just be a regular jog around the block by myself. Even when the alarm goes off
at 6 am and my head is telling me to hit snooze and sneak a few more minutes of
sleep, my heart starts to race with anticipation. Instantly, once I lace up my
running shoes, I feel energized and happy. I just love running; I love the freedom, the unknown, the passion during and the euphoria after.
What I especially love, and missed, is meeting up with friends to share in my
passion. Nothing makes a run more enjoyable than catching up with a friend and having her dish about everything in her life. It's always fun to get to dish
about what's going in my own world, too. Uninterrupted chatting, now that's
something to really be excited about!
matter what the reason we are out there running, we are there for support. We
cheer for one another, we push one another, we laugh together and sometimes even cry. Sometimes we spend miles without even talking, and that's OK, too. I am eternally grateful for the time and the miles I get to spend with my girls. Having an injury and taking time off was terrible, but now I realize just how important having that bonding time was for me, and my sanity. I have a happier heart, more patience and so much more energy than I did while I was unable to run.
So a big thank you to my "sole" sisters, near and far. If it weren't
for you ladies, I would be hitting that snooze button a lot more frequently in
the mornings!
Run Hard,
Run Strong,
Run for You,
Holly