Over the last several weeks, I have lacked some major motivation to blog. All I do is eat, sleep, work, run, repeat...and you know, some other human necessities in there too. Don't get me wrong, I really like my life. I would even say, I feel pretty fulfilled right now. I work my tail off in my new job, but I LOVE it. And running is no chore either. Just ask me. :) I'll tell you. In fact, I'm sure my friends are pretty sick of hearing about it. But you know what I've decided. I don't care. I have earned it. I get up at 5am most mornings to run before work, 4, 5, and sometimes 6 miles. On Saturdays, when everyone is getting up, I'm on mile 7, 8, 9, or 10 and going for 13, 14, 15! And I love it! LOVE it. You could say I'm addicted. Good run, bad run, so/so run. Doesn't matter. I did it. I ran over 100 miles in the month of September, while I coached volleyball and kicked some tail at teaching! The people I have met running, the friends I have made...the ones who really know me, know what is going on in my life, what successes I have achieved personally/work-related/etc. it doesn't matter. They are with me every morning or afternoon, celebrating with me. They are also there to motivate or support me when I'm struggling, which has been the case much more so recently.
My running partner, Michelle, has been out due to an injury. I can't wait for her to get back out, probably as much, maybe more, as she's ready to get back out. Russ has been a great net for me. He has really helped push me through some road blocks, and his story is motivation in and of itself. Randy, David, Sarah, Julie, Darnell, and the other Village Runners are what I strive to be. I want to be faster. Libby has drug me behind her a lot recently, but I've tried to hang in there and finish strong behind her! But my biggest thank you/recognition goes to Danny Haralson. I don't know if I would be doing this or would be successful without him. He is such a great coach. He is such a huge motivational factor, will even result to guilt if you're slacking. ;) Honestly, there are not enough words to say or thank him enough. But lastly, my dad. He signed on with me when we started this together. I'm glad you were busy at work and had to say "yes."
I know I've only been apart of this world for about 10 months, but I can't imagine leaving. I am a runner. I told someone that yesterday. "You know, I'm a runner..." It just rolled off of my tongue. You know what? I am.
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