Run Forrest Run

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Forrest is my maiden name. I like to think it has power. Today was our regularly scheduled S.T.A.R.S. Run-Up. I pulled up feeling under dressed because the clouds were out in full force and my tank top was feeling a little underserved. I refused to "get going" until I got my headphones to sync. I just really appreciate the camaraderie and support our group provides. We are free to move at our own pace. I am post Iowa run, half #26, and sate #13 and one of my worst race times ever. Nonetheless, in this space with my girls I feel great. What they don't know is my back is still hurting, my ego is bruised, my left calf won't set me free. Their biggest concern is, are you still fumbling with those headphones? LOL! My spirit is defeated. I don't really feel like giving it "a go" but it was always in the plan, the warm up, the calculated music selection, the clothing dress, me not harassing/picking up another run club member. In my head I heard another girlfriend's annoying voice, "RUN FORREST RUN." My earbuds finally synced and Crystal Aiken reminded me, 

I don't deserve, the love you've shown...
Oh Lord I've tried
To do my best
Although sometimes, I do much less
You called my name and
And I ran away
But still you called me, another day
Yes Even me Lord, even me
Though scarred and broken, and unworthy...

You are my strength, when I get weak
And out of the darkness, you lifted me
Yes even me Lord, even me
Though scarred and broken,...

I ran without my watch because unbeknownst to me the battery was dead! I ran with no plans to run that far. RUN FORREST RUN. I ran with no water bottle because I left my fuel belt at home. I ran SLOW. I ran alone. I ran past the cemetery where my mother's remains rests. I thought of my upcoming journey to run 26.2 miles in honor of lymphoma raising money for cancer and I just kept running. I wondered when I was going to turn around. I didn't. I just kept running until I reached home. NOW mind you I drove across town to the meeting spot. I was locked out of the house because I had left my house keys in the car. LOL!
😏This is the problem with distance runners they think to themselves, 3 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles, 15 miles, that's a 5k, 10k, 15k, half, 25k...  💪

Oh in case you were wondering my hubby is training for a bike race he NEEDED to get some miles in so he rode his bike to get my vehicle! WINNING! I did him a favor! LOL! 😀

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