My Life is Without Limits
The human age expectancy has increased greatly over the last few decades mainly by factors such as better sanitation, improvements in medicine, and clean drinking water. That means we are all going to live longer. I have friends tell me they are going to work until they could not anymore. They also tell me they do not know what they would do if they sat at home all day. I could not bear the thought of feeling my life was all about my job. I decided once my children were raised and I had the, "empty nest" syndrome starting, that my new life goals were going to change and on a daily basis. I turned 54 years old and decided to learn how to surf. I took 10 days and went to a surf camp and learned how. I then started traveling to different parts of the country in between my races to surf. When I turned 55 I decided to run 100 miles and I got hooked. I had never ran a marathon before, but I knew I could complete it......and I did. I decided after that to perfect my running and here I am. Spencer has said to me, " I think you would rather die than not run." My thoughts are not his they are this:
To accomplish a 100 mile race, it makes me know that no matter your age, life still is exciting and full of opportunities. So it is not that I love running so much. I love how running empowers my spirit and body and mind. Running for me makes me feel that MY LIFE IS WITHOUT LIMITS!
Pain and Suffering
I believe a good runner who finishes his race no matter what the circumstance has got the race mind set needed for racing. I feel by running I can achieve anything I set my mind to do. It makes me feel that the problem will become my greatest opportunity. I…
Back to Running…..
I went out for 15 miles this morning. It was 87 degrees, humidity 67% and very hot. My hamstring was still bothering me but I plowed very slow threw the run. It has brought back many reasons why I love this sport. It allows my breathing to sync with my…
100 mile Race Finished
I finished the Keys100 Race in a time that was not my best. All the books tell you that you will have a bad race that is just how it goes. This was mine. It started with me not feeling well the morning of the race. I had stomach issues…
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Race day 13 days away…….
I’m going to run 3.5 hours today in the Texas sun and enjoy every minute! Easing my training this week preparing my body to heal and be ready for 100 miles on May 17. I have started preparing my clothes, food, electrolytes and first aide. I have been training long…