Today's Workout: 8.5 miles outside 1:06, 20 minute elliptical cool down, 15 minutes weights.
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The winner of the 6 pack of GoTein is #20 Elle from Eat Run Sail! Congratulations Elle, please e-mail me at rachelle.wardle@yahoo.com and I will get your gotein sent out.
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This morning I did not feel like running. My sleep pattern is off this summer and I have been staying up way too late (11pm) and waking up way to early (5am). I completely realize that a lot of people get a lot less sleep than me and I am not whining as this is completely my own fault. Anyway I have the above picture set as my screen savor on my home computer and after I read it this morning I was out the door in 10 seconds flat.
Whether it is a friend that is dealing with an ongoing injury or illness, someone who physically cannot run, or someone that has passed on from this earth we all know someone who CAN'T RUN!
Lets run for them. Today I ran for my brother and although I was tired I ran hard for him because I know he would do the same for me.
Who will you run for when you are lacking motivation?
Whether it is a friend that is dealing with an ongoing injury or illness, someone who physically cannot run, or someone that has passed on from this earth we all know someone who CAN'T RUN!
Lets run for them. Today I ran for my brother and although I was tired I ran hard for him because I know he would do the same for me.
Who will you run for when you are lacking motivation?
I will run for my neighbor with Lupus that's flaring up again and keeping her from returning to school this fall. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteohhh! i think that is really cool that you have this saved as your screen saver! such a good idea! I usually run for my family...maybe not for the same reason but similarly. I think they look to me sometimes for motivation and so I want to show them that I won't give up. Also...deep down I hope some day that my dad will go back to running. He always loved it...way more than I ever have and was SO good.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational post! Thank you for the motivation reminder...I needed it this week :)
I will run for all of the children who, because of disease, illness, or hospitalization, cannot act like care-free kids are supposed to act and who have to grow up way too fast. Seriously, there are just so many people who are fighting just to breathe and survive each day...my excuses seem pretty feeble when compared to that. Thanks for this post...good reminder!
ReplyDeleteSuch a good motivator. My sister has had brain cancer since she was 5 (now she's 22) and while she is tough and can walk for hours, she will never be able to run. I run for her :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that image. So beautiful! I will have to try to remember that saying next time my alarm clock goes off so dang early in the morning.
ReplyDeletei run because my husband is my inspiration, he gives me such motivation. I run to talk to GOd, to connect to Him, to thank him for my legs and my abilities.
ReplyDeleteThere was a solider from my hometown that was killed in Iraq. He loved to run so every year since he died his family and community put on a 5k race in his name. The first year they gave out bracelets that say "Run for Joe". I wear that bracelet at races as a reminder of how blessed I am to be able to do what I do.
ReplyDeleteI love that - what a great message and inspiration to get out there. I have a neighbor who was paralyzed at 16. She is about 20 now. I see her bike all the time, but she certainly can't run. I will think about her the next time I want to quit.
ReplyDeleteThat is EXACTLY what needs to go on the team Trevor shirt. I'm thinking hard about doing the race with you. I just need to make some arrangements.
ReplyDeleteMy Granny Blake because she never could but she ran a ranch from her wheelchair, she had polio.
ReplyDeleteRachelle that is a wonderful post! I love it and it really gives me something to think about. I always think about my Father when I run because he was in a wheelchair for the last 8 years of his life, after having both legs amputated due to bad circulation... he inspires me every day.
ReplyDeleteAnd, p.s. I am excited to win your anniversary giveaway and will email you. Thanks!
LOVE THIS, great post!
ReplyDeleteI am in the same boat - not doing very good on the sleep habits. I've gotten good at staying up too late and waking up too early.
ReplyDeleteThat quote is SWEET!
What a great post! You really are the most positive and inspiring blogger on the scene, even if you run too fast for your own good ;) Thanks again for the kick in the pants I needed.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an inspirational post, thanks :)
ReplyDeleteYour brother is very proud of you :) xoxo You are truly an inspiration!
ReplyDeletelove everything about this post. it gave me chills. you are amazing :)
ReplyDeleteYou are always such an inspiration to me! Your brother would be so proud. Sleep is becoming a problem for me as well. Summer is just hard. But you really know how to kick it in gear.
ReplyDeleteA very true statement. This weekend I am going to run for my grandpa who is in hospice right now.....
ReplyDeleteLets keep moving!
-Jen
I run for my friend Debbie who lost her battle with brain cancer, my parent-in-laws and grammy's.
ReplyDeletegreat post btw...
ReplyDeleteYou are so incredible. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteAnd I just got caught up on your blog. Great job on the Speedy Spaniard! And I am proud of your sluggish weekend. Sounds pretty perfect to me, otter pops and all!
Can't wait to see you Saturday!
love it!
ReplyDeleteJust saw your comment on my blog--and I am SO EXCITED to meet you tomorrow! You inspire me like crazy, and I love blogland for making it possible to get to know such awesome people. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great inspirational and motivational saying. Thanks for sharing. I needed to hear that. I am featuring you on my blog today.
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Thanks for being such a great inspiration to me!