Today's Run

I just finished a 7 mile run this afternoon. It was a beautiful day, blue skies, sunny & warm...about 75 degrees. I can finally say I've evolved as a runner. Early in my training the runs were so short that I was mostly focused on my music (jamming to Beyonce). As the runs became longer I realized how much more you have to prepare yourself mentally. At first I struggled. It was like having an angel sitting on one shoulder saying "you can do it" and the devil on the other saying "no you can't, you're having trouble breathing, a cramp is poking you in the side, and you need to stop!". The one thing that seemed to pull me through that time was knowing I was doing this for all the right reasons...my health, my happiness, inspiring my children, supporting my partners in the race, the Albertson Family, and all of you. You have all inspired me. We have received so many donations and words of encouragement and I am so thankful. THIS FAMILY WILL BE SO THANKFUL. So on days like today, when I'm out there running, I just wanted you to know that I think a lot about all of you. I think of my friends who are pregnant or are having babies, I think about those of you who are far away and what you might be doing, I think about those of you struggling with issues, I think about how lucky I am and what a wonderful family I have, and I think about the moment I will be able to share with the Albertson's what WE have been able to accomplish. During the most relaxed sections of my run I pray a lot for all of you. And when I hit a tough stretch, I play a fill in the name game to this thought, "I wonder what ??? might say to me right now to motivate me to keep going?". Depending on whose name pops in there I can come up with some colorful phrases!HAHA! So, I guess in sharing all of this, I just wanted you to know that this run means so much more for me than just your donation. You've inspired, you've given support, and you will be there in my head one week from Sunday as I run this race! THANK YOU! Love, Kelly