I love that they came out to run. They chose to be part of this team, some of them because they were encouraged by their teachers, and others, just because they enjoy running in some way. I truly feel (obviously) that this will build the "lifelong fitness" foundation for them, and that they enjoy this experience. It is amazing to watch them grow as runners/athletes. It is amazing to see them finish a race. The pride is overwhelming sometimes. Cheering each other on, watching for our team's singlets rounding the bends of the course. It brings back all of the fond memories I have of running Cross-Country in high school. The smell of autumn in the air, the feeling of pushing your body to the limits in a race. It feels like yesterday, but, sadly it was more than 15 years ago. (yikes, where does the time go?!)
On this "running in high school" note...
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. I am helping to organize my school's efforts for an organized run this year, so that will be exciting. I don't think I can think about Terry Fox for any length of time without getting tears in my eyes (or full-out crying, especially being pregnant!). What an extraordinary athlete.
What an inspiration |
Imagine running a marathon every single day? Not to mention a marathon with a prosthetic leg? It is truly amazing how inspiring that is. It is small potatoes to run a 5k route to raise money for his cause, don't you think?!
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