I have had a couple of incredible moments these last few days that have really helped me grow as a person. I have achieved things I never thought possible, and I have accomplished goals I never knew I had.
I ran the Ragnar Relay last weekend with a group of girls I didn't know one thing about except for my friend Brooke, who was my sisters age, and also my YCL when I was a 4th year at girls camp. She told me less than two weeks before the Ragnar relay that her Ragnar team was a girl short and wondered if I wanted to run the relay with them. Of course I wanted to since my goal is to run as often as I can and to remember Ashleigh every time I run. So I did. Luckily I was given the easiest leg and only ran about 15 miles, downhill with little up hill running. Even though it was the easiest leg, it was still a challenge for me, and I was inspired and amazed by all of the other girls on my team who were able to go completely out of their comfort zone, and run extreme hills, or long distances, or late or early hours, and never once did they complain and they enjoyed every moment of being challenged. They inspired me because I know now that I can do anything I put my mind to, and just as they trained to be able to run their legs, I too will train to run hills, long distances, and any other challenge in my life, I can overcome. Brooke inspired me also because she started for herself, but she finished for her husband, just as I do for Ashleigh.
Thanks for the opportunity gForce for letting me be a part of your relay. Thanks Ashleigh for being with me every step of the way. And thanks girls for the inspiration and motivation to keep going, no matter how difficult the next few steps may seem. You really gave me an incredible experience that I will never forget!
This is after my first 5 miles
