the pain of things gone bad. Today I am suffering the residual pain of 26.2 miles. It was an amazing event, and even though it was probably the most difficult marathon I've ever done, it was also the most awesome! I walked with Joanne from GLA TNT who was slow off the start and Olivia from SGV TNT who's knees weren't great. I walked with Michael from APLA who was a mess by mile 5 but walked in honor of the partner he lost and a wheelchair participant who melted early on. I chatted with 4 Legacy runners, and LOVED their stories. They inspired me. And I ran and walked with my family...the girls who have been with me for 2 seasons, or longer. And in the last mile I came across 2 women carry another woman so she could complete her first ever marathon... this was clearly not MY race, but it was the race I was meant to run. The TNT participants for this event raised over $300,000.00 and I'm proud of them all.
I loved seeing Paula who walked with me from 8 to 9, and Bucket and posse cheering on SM Blvd. I loved the "heads up" texts, telling me who was hurting and to watch for them. I appreciated Bridget walking with me and filling me in on Amanda, and seeing Becka in the 20's saved me from sure meltdown. You are all the very best of the best!
And then there is the other pain...where people choose to hurt those they call their friends. This is the true pain: the one that won't ease up with time spent in a cool shower or on a foam roller. I am more sad then I can say, and I can't go in to detail...but spiteful choices often have consequences, and this is no different. I will simply say:
1. Choose your battles
2. If you know you're hurting someone, why do it? And trust me, I can be mean as a witch when I want...so I know!
I am sad this season is over. I am sad this season ended with drama. I am everlastingly grateful for 4 1/2 months of peaceful relative harmony. I look forward to next season being about our Mission.
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