So I am getting excited about this whole 5k thing. I did some research about it yesterday. Click on THIS link. I think back to when I could even run a mile. It was a long long long time ago, and I was super slow... not that it matters right?
So to change the subject for a second, today I was reading a magazine, I know you are all shocked that I would be reading a mag, anyway there was a story about a woman who in her early 30s got diagnosed with M.S. (multiple sclerosis). She was a very active person, I am talking about 30 mile bike rides before breakfast. I sat in shock and thought to myself if a healthy person like that can get that disease then there is no hope for any of us. As I continued to read the article, she talked about how she decided to take a holistic approach as well as a "normal" medical approach. So along with her shots she was taking vitamins and putting good things into her body. But what really stuck with me is the mental approach she took. She posted signs on her mirrors and said to herself daily "Reverse it"......disclaimer here, she did beat the disease. Whether or not you believe in the power of mental health and clarity I believe that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. Healing Cancer, M.S.? Maybe, Maybe not but maybe running that 3.1 miles for my 30th birthday is doable. And although I tend to be my own worse enemy like we all do. I am set on having my next 30 be even more fulfilling as the 30 before no matter what I do.
i am so excited as soon as school is over I am going to start looking for 'the race' Think about next year's goal a mini triatholon. It is a 5k+1/2 mile swim+12 mile bike. I know that it sounds crazy. But if you can do the 5 K You just add a piece at a time. We can take over the world.
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