Day 9, Season 1-- The Nike Women's Marathon

[Rebecca]

I had a hard run today but everytime I thought I wouldn't make it, I would think back on these things I am learning here and with all my reading, and realize that the only reason I may fail or quit would be mine, and mine alone. I am embarking on an amazing physical journey as well as a mental one. This is marked by my decision to run a marathon for Team In Training. I plan on the full 26.2 miles. I started my training day before yesterday, just getting out there and jogging. I have always been physically active but this is different. And there is one reason I am really going to go for it (well 2) and that is that my friend took the time to find out sizes and spent hours shopping to really purchase "bonafide" running gear...lol. It was not just the gift that made me kick myself into gear but it was that someone wanted to support my desire to do it. My dad passed away when I was but 16 months old of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and this is my tribute to him. This is some form of an attempt to make a connection with him even though he is not here. It is also because my goals have always included strict physical fitness and I have let that be a side goal that never manifested. They have been after me for years to finally "do it"...so, here it is THE WOMEN'S NIKE MARATHON!!! In San Francisco! I believe it is October 2008...still checking my dates. I have to raise sponsorship money but they know how to help me do that, I understand...that's the little scary part for me. That's probably where I really need to remember and use what I know to be true. That we are capable of anything and if we approach in the "now", then the future takes care of itself. There is nothing we cannot do if we just truly believe that it will be...in fact, it already is! And....Here we go :D

JUST DO IT...LOL!!!

[Yolanda]

Run Rebecca Run!