The time has come, I'm ready to bring it home, 1,000 for the year! Last night I crossed into the final countdown, I reached 951 miles, that was a benchmark for me. 49 miles more and I will take a small break before I choose my next goal.
This morning I found my self a little sad that I wasn't actually over 1,000 miles by now. A quick data search shows you that I took two full months off this summer. However, this time last year when I set this goal, I could only imagine I'd be completely ecstatic when I was in the 900's. I will enjoy these last 49 miles and reflect upon my year. No injuries, runs of pure pleasure, some of pain and heat, some anger, but all in all, I'm so lucky to be a runner!
And these miles, especially these last miles, would not have happened without my family. The kids who happily slept in while I ran (that really is a gift! No worries of breakfast fiasco's or bored children).
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| My little buddy waiting up for a goodnight kiss |
They wouldn't have happened without Kevin, who either escorted me to my long runs or made dinner while I knocked out 5-10 on the treadmill. And they wouldn't have happened without flexibility. Even the idea of the family going to Mass at noon has helped me get extra miles in.
Next update....
