Juli!! Thank you for connecting us all, my friend. I'm excited to hear from ya'll, about what and how you're doing. I love that we're coming from near and far for this race. I think Lisa (Boston) wins for being the farthest away, yes? I've sent the link to Jacquline, too, as she's also racing.
Let this be a place for us to celebrate our successes and download our frustrations, to seek advice and give support. I'll start.
This race holds much meaning for me. I've desperately missed racing this year. More than that, I've desperately missed simply being active this summer. As I get back into training, I sometimes feel like I'm starting over. My pace isn't what it used to be. And yet, I don't care. I just want to RUN. To MOVE, to feel the breath in my lungs, to be among the living.
So this race meaning many things--doing what I love with the ladies I love in the city I love.
I have a hat from a previous race that says "I run, therefore I am." I get it now. Nothing makes me feel more alive than pure movement.
What makes you feel alive?
~ Jen
Yes Juli, thanks for creating this Blog to keep us all connected. I can't wait to see you again! Jen- I haven't tried running in the pool but it makes great sense and I may just have to give it a go. It seems like it would be low impact but very good resistance and aerobics.
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