More Inspiration this Weekend

Just got done with my 14.5 mile run...

I started at 9:44 a.m. and it was 58* F. I had a short sleeve tech shirt and shorts on. At first, my hands were the only thing that was cold and before I knew it, I was debating whether or not to lose the shirt.

I swear I ran by this man and his son around my mile four...or two who looked very similar. I cried! How completely inspiring!!!!



I had to regain my composure...I was so moved by seeing a man biking with his son like that...completely inspiring. I don't have the words to explain how I felt.

Any way...

Around mile 7 I downed some GU and then did the turn around and headed back to my car.

I was feeling pretty good and at mile 8 I saw this guy on rollerblades who looked like Paul. Low and behold it was him! I was pleasantly surprised. :) He's been out of town (off an on for the last two months) and flew in this a.m. This was a complete surprise to me!

The rest of my run went well. I was getting a little thirsty, but didn't make any stops. The last mile was torture because I had to go to the bathroom...but I finished my 14.5 mile run in 2:33:00...not too shabby. Looks like a 10 minute mile for the marathon may be obtainable after all...

I just feel completely inspired now. Inspired by the man and his son. Inspired by Paul's surprise visit on my run. Just inspired by the fact that I am even able to run 14.5 miles...

It's a great day, I'm inspired and happy and I am very thankful for many, many things.