Maybe I'm not very fast because my knees always feel like they've been slammed in a filing cabinet. Maybe I'm not very fast because I like to stop and take pictures while I'm running. Maybe I'm not very fast because I haven't been able to curb my incredible addiction to Hostess crumb donuts.
When you aren't fast, you get creative to make up for your un-fast-ness. If I can't be the fastest runner during a marathon, I'll just try to be the runner who catches the most air during a marathon.
Of course life isn't all about running. I have a challenging and rewarding occupation (I'm a social worker). And I have a bad reputation for passing out when I get my blood drawn. And, thankfully, my children are still young enough to not make fun of me for passing out when I get my blood drawn.
Running has taught me valuable lessons which have made me a better person.
1) I've learned that I can do hard things.
2) I've learned how to keep going, even when times get tough.
3) I've learned that running helps justify caramel sundaes from Dairy Queen.
Running never takes more than it gives back.
Other Random "About Me" Facts
Marathon PR: 4 hours 25 minutesHalf Marathon PR: 1 hour 51 minutes
Favorite Shoe: Saucony Progrid Guide
Favorite Running Book: Born To Run
Favorite Hostess Donut: Crumb (But have you had the raspberry filled powder donuts?!?! Positively insane in the membrane!)
