Giving Thanks
I love this time of the year because it is the season of giving thanks to others. I'd be the first to admit that my running hobby can be very time consuming. I'm very thankful for my supportive family and friends. My dad, mom, in-laws, sister and brother in-laws, nieces, nephews and siblings have been to many races to help out with kids, cheer me on or meet me at the finish line. Most importantly, my husband has been to almost all of my races with kids regardless of the time wait and weather. He's flexible with his schedule when I'm training for a race; that's if it doesn't interfere with planting, harvesting or hunting. He will hang out with kids while I'm out for a long training run. Sometimes I'll even come home to a fresh pot of coffee and breakfast (coffee cake, pancakes, potatoes or egg omelet).
I have a few crazing running friends that encourage me to set running goals, run races or meet me at a distance in a race to talk me through the last miles. I won't forget running my first half marathon and appreciate my girlfriend who motivated me to do this. We couldn't stop yelling "labor pains" at the end of the race because we were in so much pain after running that race. Three other friends of mine ran Boston and encouraged me to do so as well. These friends are inspirational because they continue to follow their faith, stay in great running shape, never give up when life gets tough, are married with multiple kids, and work full-time jobs to support their families. It amazes me how much they continue to do no matter how busy life gets. They never make excuses. We've trained at sometime or another and continue to meet up for a run every now and then. I enjoy our social running because this is our time to visit, share family stories, get in a good laugh and chat about our training. These friends just understand me in a different crazy running way and I totally appreciate it. I couldn't be where I am at today if it wasn't for ALL of my support group. Thanks for having faith in me and believing that I can do anything that I set my mind to do.
I love this time of the year because it is the season of giving thanks to others. I'd be the first to admit that my running hobby can be very time consuming. I'm very thankful for my supportive family and friends. My dad, mom, in-laws, sister and brother in-laws, nieces, nephews and siblings have been to many races to help out with kids, cheer me on or meet me at the finish line. Most importantly, my husband has been to almost all of my races with kids regardless of the time wait and weather. He's flexible with his schedule when I'm training for a race; that's if it doesn't interfere with planting, harvesting or hunting. He will hang out with kids while I'm out for a long training run. Sometimes I'll even come home to a fresh pot of coffee and breakfast (coffee cake, pancakes, potatoes or egg omelet). 
I have a few crazing running friends that encourage me to set running goals, run races or meet me at a distance in a race to talk me through the last miles. I won't forget running my first half marathon and appreciate my girlfriend who motivated me to do this. We couldn't stop yelling "labor pains" at the end of the race because we were in so much pain after running that race. Three other friends of mine ran Boston and encouraged me to do so as well. These friends are inspirational because they continue to follow their faith, stay in great running shape, never give up when life gets tough, are married with multiple kids, and work full-time jobs to support their families. It amazes me how much they continue to do no matter how busy life gets. They never make excuses. We've trained at sometime or another and continue to meet up for a run every now and then. I enjoy our social running because this is our time to visit, share family stories, get in a good laugh and chat about our training. These friends just understand me in a different crazy running way and I totally appreciate it. I couldn't be where I am at today if it wasn't for ALL of my support group. Thanks for having faith in me and believing that I can do anything that I set my mind to do. 
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