Motivation vs. Habit

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Is it weird that I miss stretching? Mostly I miss stretching because it means I am about to go running…

Related: Today I’m finally going to see my doctor about my knee, hoping to have some kind of resolution by EOD; all I’m asking for are healthy joints, is that so much to ask?!

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Please help me reach my goal of raising $5,000 towards the Cancer Care unit at South Shore Hospital, I’m only $750 away. This year, I ran the Boston Marathon in memory of my mother - the strongest woman I have ever known. Any donation is greatly appreciated: thank you in advance! 

It’s been over a week since I ran, so I think it is about time I get myself back on a workout schedule. With a little hope, my knee will miraculously be back to normal and my stamina will still be superb. Can’t a girl dream?

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Don’t doubt yourself. 

I’ve recently accomplished one of my life goals: running the Boston Marathon. While it was no easy task, it was definitely worth it. I’ll be honest, when I first signed up to run I wasn’t sure I was 100% able to do it. Blame it on injuries, self-doubt, lack of confidence - but every training run, every morning, I surprised myself. Each additional mile I ran was empowering.

Now that I know I am capable of doing anything I put my mind to…I need a new goal. Yes, another marathon is in my future - but I am also looking for a few other challenges in between.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Reach your goals.

And I did!

It was a long 26.2 miles on Monday, but I enjoyed every little bit of it. Some of my highlights:

• Giving Ray Allen’s mom a friendly high-five as I ran by her around mile 7
• Cheering on a mobility impaired wheelchair participant who was pushing himself backwards (with his toes!) to keep his face out of the sun
• Spray tents. Enough said.
• The Wellesley College girls with their ‘Kiss Me, I’m…’ signs - you are all hilarious
• The BC crowds at mile 21, thank you for yelling your hearts out
• My friends who screamed at me and kept me going - you all seriously rock
• Having my goalie from my college soccer team jump in with a beer in her hand to run a few blocks with me
• Allie - my friend who ran the final mile and a half to the finish line with me
• My dad, sister and Cheryl - thank you for coming out in the crazy heat and crowds to watch me reach this accomplishment. Love you all.
• [Post-marathon highlight] Finding out I finished just ONE minute behind good ol’ Tedy Bruschi and his wife - I’ll challenge you to another one…at some point

Now it’s time to heal this knee injury I got around mile 22, and then its time to celebrate! Congratulations to all the runners who participated on Monday!

A little humor for some post-marathon pain and recovery.

I’m going to repeat this to myself 452975 times while en route Monday.

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