I signed up to run a half marathon and the deadline was 2/16. As usual, I put it off until the absolute last minute. "Hi, my name is Kate and I am a procrastinator."
I wasn't feeling great but all it took was 1 minute of thinking about Kyle to get my butt out of bed and on the treadmill. After all, what's a little "c" (cold) in comparison to the big "C" (cancer)? I chose the treadmill in case I ended up feeling too sick to finish and because it was extremely hot outside.
If you didn't get a chance to participate in the race, you can still donate here. His smile gets me every time I look at his picture! Even through his battle with cancer, he radiates joy.
the bib
I hopped on the treadmill at 3:30 PM; the latest I've ever done a long run. I chugged along, mile after mile, remembering that I had to run at least 13.1 and I could quit after that. It's really easy to find the strength to keep going when you think of the challenges others are facing. During races, I always think of my brother and his struggles and I find the strength to put one foot in front of the other. I love dedicating my runs (or yoga practice) to someone in particular. I believe the energy you are putting forth truly finds its way to those people. This Saturday, it was for Kyle. All 18 miles.
Action shot of my "race" for Kyle
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Good for you, Kate! Hope it didn't put the nail in your coffin in terms of your cold. Rest up now!
ReplyDeleteI rested on Monday, but this cold just continues to linger! Thanks, Amanda!
DeleteWow!! 18miles on a sick day? I'm impressed. So sweet, Kyle looks like a doll. I know it's past the deadline, but as soon as I can run "long" again, I'm going to dedicate my next 13.1 to this little guy. ~Leigh
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet of you!
DeleteLove this! Every race I've ever done, I get inspired on the tough miles to run for those who can't for whatever reason. Good for you and love to Kyle and his family!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think this just shows how motivating it can be to have a purpose larger than ourselves. I bet that run would have been harder w/out Kyle on your mind. Nice way to get it done. You have a huge heart!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great thing to do - and a wonderful motivational tool. I especially like the idea of dedicating my yoga - I really struggled in my class today and a bigger goal than my own self might well have helped.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kate! You have gone out of your way to spread the word, so grateful for everything! You're incredible! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome cause!
ReplyDeleteI'm also really impressed that you ran 18 miles on a treadmill! I think the most I've ever done is 9!
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SOOOO awesome!! As a parent of a cancer survivor, it warms my heart to see this <3 I will be sure to check out runwiki.org!
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