This is a photo and frame that my BFF made for me the day of the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run last October (2010). She took the picture in the morning right after I crossed the finish line and presented me with the framed photo later that day. Such a sweet, crafty friend!
Back Story: I have never been what you call "athletic." I guess I always felt like I might get hurt in the excitement of the game. Okay, I did get hurt in the excitement of the game as a child, so I was not in favor of repeating that experience as an adult. Come on, I'm little!
A year ago I was going through a very stressful time in my personal life. As the only child, with no extended family, I was responsible for my two ailing parents. Part of my self prescribed therapy was to start running. So after years of no consistent physical activity, I decided to run my first 5K last year. I joined the No Boundaries program through Fleet Feet to train for the race.That was the best thing I've done for myself in a long time. The training taught me how to pace myself and I ran the race at my personal best.
The changes? This year I am letting myself make mistakes and I am not beating myself up about it. (Remember the Super Woman thingy?) Well, I am trying....
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