When I wanted to slow down, I thought of those amazing women listed on my back and I knew that after the fight that they have been through that pushing up this hill is NOTHING! I knew that I could not do anything but my best. Yes, the course was a little tough (rolling hills through out). Yes, it was hot and humid. Neither of which begin to compare to what these warriors go through during their fight. I ended up with my 2nd fastest 5K (only 12 seconds off of my PR). I can only hope that I made everyone on my shirt proud.
For the past 6 years, it has been a family tradition for my parents and to run the Susan G Komen 5K over Mother's Day weekend. My dad's mother and sister both had breast cancer so we have adopted this tradition to celebrate them for Mother's Day. We have had different friends and family members join us as well over the past few years. Last year, I made Momma K and I matching shirts to wear that listed the people that we run in celebration of and in memory of. Unfortunately, we had to add another name to our shirts. Words cannot describe how much I hate cancer and the pain that it causes way too many people in this world. Yes cancer, I hate you! To say that this is an emotional race is a total understatement. Everyone there is running for a reason: they lost a family member or friend to breast cancer, they are celebrating their friend/family kicking cancer's butt, or they are celebrating their own domination of this horrible disease. I personally run this race in two different mindsets. Before the race, I take a moment and reflect back on those that we have lost and their lasting impressions they made on so many people. I take that strength with me to the start line. As I run, I celebrate my friends beating breast cancer as I push to run the best race possible for each of them (as well as those that I have lost). As you run, you see different names on everyone's shirts of those that they are celebrating and running in memory of. It is definitely emotional and makes me realize how lucky I am for my health. As I run, I celebrate my friends beating breast cancer as I push to run the best race possible for each of them (as well as those that I have lost). As you run, you see different names on everyone's shirts of those that they are celebrating and running in memory of. It is definitely emotional and makes me realize how lucky I am for my health. When I wanted to slow down, I thought of those amazing women listed on my back and I knew that after the fight that they have been through that pushing up this hill is NOTHING! I knew that I could not do anything but my best. Yes, the course was a little tough (rolling hills through out). Yes, it was hot and humid. Neither of which begin to compare to what these warriors go through during their fight. I ended up with my 2nd fastest 5K (only 12 seconds off of my PR). I can only hope that I made everyone on my shirt proud. The post race area was great with a lot of big sponsors such as Dunkin' Donuts, Wells Fargo, Perdue Chicken, and Sparkling Ice water. There is also a special post race area for survivors to go have a little pampering with extra treats. After a great race, we decided to hit up the local Sprinkles Cupcakes for a treat. Now, I don't suggest the mentality of "I ran, so I can eat whatever I want" but Momma K and I decided to get cupcakes for Mother's Day weekend :) While I hate cancer and its impact on those around me, I love running this race in support of all of the survivors and in memory of those we have lost. I would much rather there not have to be races supporting cancer research, I am proud to show my support. This is honestly a great race with a lot of emotions for sure.
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