okay, so what i love about running, especially as it gets easier is it clears my mind. i totally space out and get into almost a hypnotic state... a type of relaxation that i can't even enjoy during sleep.
i think a lot, space out, think some more.
lately i have been thinking a lot about my litter sister Julie, who died 10 yrs ago this past april.
when her cancer was in remission for a year, she rallied friends, families, neighbors to participate in the "relay for life" event that she single-handedly organized in our home town. she organized this fundraiser in honor of a good friend, alexandra graham, who after several treatments, amputations & illness died from the same disease a year before julie.
my sister alison, wrote a lovely entry about julie on her blog today. for those interested here is the link
http://mommymita.blogspot.com/2010/05/to-smile-in-face-of-challenge.html
so, for those of us in the US - i'm going to put a little plug in for all the small local races that allow you to get some race experience while supporting a good cause.
oh ya, this is Suz :)
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suz, what a great post about your sister! teared up. i did.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, thanks for sharing that beautiful story about your sister. It sure puts my little worries in perspective...
ReplyDeleteloved that. and i agree with the small local races for good causes. i will be running a 5k in MD on July 10 for a woman organization in Anappolis, MD. if you are looking for some of these races just try googling the city and "5K" or "10K", etc. Or, ask Lisa Loo - she seems to find a race in all sorts of places - including a half marathon in WI for our Emily R. this summer. The WI half is a run or roller-blade half. Sweet, no!?
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