Friday, January 07, 2005
An Open Letter To The Sport Of Running:
Dear Running,
I wanted to start off this sparkling, shiny New Year by taking a minute to recognize and appreciate you, for all that you have given to me. I don't want you to think that you are taken for granted, not even for one single second.
Thank you for getting me out into the fresh air. You have given me the motivation to fully embrace the outdoors, in all seasons and in all weather. I have learned about the dangers of wearing cotton and the importance of wearing layers. I am more familiar with the roads near my house as well as with the neighborhood canines.
Because of you, sweet Running, my water consumption has increased, as well as my trips to the bathroom. I have gotten over my fear of peeing in the woods. And I have this new ability to spot a bathroom (or a decent tree) within a mile radius of where ever I am standing.
Without you, food would be my enemy and not my friend. Food and I have this great relationship now...we really understand each other. And we have you to thank for bringing us together.
Thank you for helping me to sculpt my body into a shape that I have been dreaming about for ten years. You have taken me to that 'next level' and helped me achieve that which I thought was lost. There are muscles in new places, and less fat in old places. I have energy. I feel strong.
You have re-awakened the 'competitive' me, and in a positive way. Before you came along, I never would have entered into any type of race or sporting event (or anything even similar!)...the fear of failure would have been too great. But you taught me that being competitive with MYSELF can be challenging, motivating and best of all, FUN.
Through you, I have met so many great people - both in person and in cyberland. You are responsible for dozens of new friendships! And having friends that share my passion for you has spared my family from having to listen to me drone on and on for hours and hours about you. And I could easily talk about you for hours!
You have given me confidence and courage that I never knew I had. You have allowed me to feel pride, and to finally feel like I am 'good' at something. And you have humbled me when I got too cocky, reminding me that I need to take care of the legs that allow me to represent you.
You are amazing. I'm glad you're mine.
And I sure don't mind sharing you.
With love,
Running Chick
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I wanted to start off this sparkling, shiny New Year by taking a minute to recognize and appreciate you, for all that you have given to me. I don't want you to think that you are taken for granted, not even for one single second.
Thank you for getting me out into the fresh air. You have given me the motivation to fully embrace the outdoors, in all seasons and in all weather. I have learned about the dangers of wearing cotton and the importance of wearing layers. I am more familiar with the roads near my house as well as with the neighborhood canines.
Because of you, sweet Running, my water consumption has increased, as well as my trips to the bathroom. I have gotten over my fear of peeing in the woods. And I have this new ability to spot a bathroom (or a decent tree) within a mile radius of where ever I am standing.
Without you, food would be my enemy and not my friend. Food and I have this great relationship now...we really understand each other. And we have you to thank for bringing us together.
Thank you for helping me to sculpt my body into a shape that I have been dreaming about for ten years. You have taken me to that 'next level' and helped me achieve that which I thought was lost. There are muscles in new places, and less fat in old places. I have energy. I feel strong.
You have re-awakened the 'competitive' me, and in a positive way. Before you came along, I never would have entered into any type of race or sporting event (or anything even similar!)...the fear of failure would have been too great. But you taught me that being competitive with MYSELF can be challenging, motivating and best of all, FUN.
Through you, I have met so many great people - both in person and in cyberland. You are responsible for dozens of new friendships! And having friends that share my passion for you has spared my family from having to listen to me drone on and on for hours and hours about you. And I could easily talk about you for hours!
You have given me confidence and courage that I never knew I had. You have allowed me to feel pride, and to finally feel like I am 'good' at something. And you have humbled me when I got too cocky, reminding me that I need to take care of the legs that allow me to represent you.
You are amazing. I'm glad you're mine.
And I sure don't mind sharing you.
With love,
Running Chick
