Week 1: Last Run

This is it, the last run before the Austin Half Marathon on Sunday. A quick 2 miler out and back. I know I pushed the pace more than I should of, but 2 miles just flies by and I was running on endorphins. My diet was a little off today, but Shell came through like a champ with some Jimmy John's right when I got out of the shower. I took in a half gallon of water from dinner to bed and I'm headed to bed early to let my body rest up before the race.

It's pretty cool looking back over the past 12 weeks knowing I managed to follow through with the program. From making a decision to do something to following through and actually doing it. In the big scheme of things, the race means nothing. The character to finish means everything. I pray anyone reading this post, be it today or 10 years from now, finds a challenge in their life - something that makes them really uncomfortable and stretches them to the point of questioning whether they can do it - and runs at it with everything they've got. It's during the pursuit that you define yourself. It's in the moments of self doubt when you're willing to fall forward that you realize you are capable of more. It's coming to the brink of faiiure that you earn your own self respect and make the decision to win.

If you can follow through on one thing, you can follow through on anything. You're closer than you think. America needs heros. Be willing to stand. Be willing to speak up. Make a decision to be different. Whatever your cost, it's worth it. I'll see you at the top.