Respect
Topic at Hand: Marathon Runners (26.2 miles).
Today was the second time I went out to cheer on my good friend Carolyn. She ran her second marathon in super super cold weather (in the 30's). First of all, training for a marathon takes so much discipline. Secondly, to actually finish the whole 26+ miles and not quit in normal weather is beastly enough.
Did I mention how pathetic I was? Why you ask? Because I was complaining about how cold and sleepy I was! I really didn't want to miss Carolyn as she ran past these various mile markers, but it was super cold... and we were driving from mile marker to mile marker. At one point, it took us almost longer to find a parking spot... only to see her run by. (Great supporters, huh?)
It was neat too because there were different bands playing music to help cheer on the runners. There was also a duo who was playing the Olympic theme on some trumpets. It was really great.... but I was still cold and couldn't wait for Carolyn to run through the finish line.
Towards the finish line, there were people who ran through the end with their little kids. There were others who ran with a team of people and they crossed holding raised hands in victory. No matter if they sprinted through the finish line or barely trotted through, I felt so proud for all the runners. THEY FINISHED.
Kudos goes out to all those brave souls who braced the cold to finish what they set out to do.
Today was the second time I went out to cheer on my good friend Carolyn. She ran her second marathon in super super cold weather (in the 30's). First of all, training for a marathon takes so much discipline. Secondly, to actually finish the whole 26+ miles and not quit in normal weather is beastly enough.
Did I mention how pathetic I was? Why you ask? Because I was complaining about how cold and sleepy I was! I really didn't want to miss Carolyn as she ran past these various mile markers, but it was super cold... and we were driving from mile marker to mile marker. At one point, it took us almost longer to find a parking spot... only to see her run by. (Great supporters, huh?)
It was neat too because there were different bands playing music to help cheer on the runners. There was also a duo who was playing the Olympic theme on some trumpets. It was really great.... but I was still cold and couldn't wait for Carolyn to run through the finish line.
Towards the finish line, there were people who ran through the end with their little kids. There were others who ran with a team of people and they crossed holding raised hands in victory. No matter if they sprinted through the finish line or barely trotted through, I felt so proud for all the runners. THEY FINISHED.
Kudos goes out to all those brave souls who braced the cold to finish what they set out to do.
posted by netty @ 9:30 PM
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