Today I ran a 5k. It has been a long time since I have ran a 5k-not associated with a tri. I had a lot of thoughts during this run. Let me see if I can find the words that ran through my mind.
I started the year recovering from the flu but ran a half, it was freezing cold. A week or two later I was in St George running another half. A week or two later I ran 12+ miles across a frozen lake. A week or two later a ran a Ragnar Relay in Phoenix AZ. No it isn't the hot/cold thing I was thinking about it is the variety of the runs. A couple weeks ago I ran a 2-woman relay and the transport was a boat down/up the river! In 3 weeks I get to ride a train to the start!! How cool is my running adventures just this year!
I had my temple to temple run, Salt Lake Marathon and today was the sprinkles-hoping for the cherry in a few weeks.
Today I ran for someone, no not in their memory, but because he can't run. This sweet 10yo boy is confined to a wheel chair, so I was his legs and I pushed him while he was in a big stroller. It was so amazing.
I thought about why I ran. It used to always be about me but lately it hasn't. I just love to pace and help other runners. I loved pushing Reese today. It was an incredible day! I was filled with emotion as I crossed the finish line and everyone cheered for him! In 3 more weeks I get the honor of pushing him again for a half marathon, the cherry, but maybe not. Maybe it is just another layer because we are only 6 months into the year!
