I was being such a cry-baby about my race that I forgot to mention some really cool things I saw during the Mini-Heart Marathon.
One thing that was super cool is that anytime someone from the group saw anyone else from the group, they would cheer them on. There was a lot of opportunity for this since you run the course one way and run it back the other way.
I also thought it was really neat how when the first male and female runners ran by on the way back, everyone on the way up clapped and cheered. Ever since I ran in high school I always thought runners were the nicest atheletes because they recognize things like this, or cheer you on during a race in which they are competing with you. Runners can be extremely unselfish.
But the coolest thing I saw, was this one man who was in front of me. The back of his shirt read: "I've run all" and then had a piece of duct tape on it that said "30". (This was the 30th mini-marathon). That is so cool! I hope that I can have that kind of stamina and that I can keep with running like that!
Hey runner girl!
ReplyDeleteI like the new layout of your blog...white makes it seem like we are transitioning to spring. Are you ready for 17 this weekend? I have been thinking about this run all week and trying to mentally prepare. Good luck, and just think $17 more dollars for your "reward" What a great idea!