this is why i’m doing this
in a matter of days after i put out my first email requesting support, i was bombarded with generosity.
and words of encouragement.
and stories.
i’m honored.
and excited.
and brainstorming more fun ways to raise money! just a week in and i’m 70% to my goal…that i set to achieve by august. i’m almost certain i will be raising the bar.
it’s so amazing what can spark a story or donation. i’m learning from my friends and family and so, so, so thankful!
i’m still hurt, but i’m healing. the ankle injury is still a giant mystery, but it’s not the end of the world so far as i can tell. after a pep talk last night that was much needed (and much appreciated), i decided to work my cardio and strength training to the max to keep strong, but stay off the high impact activity (that i’m craving) in order to let my ankle heal completely. or as completely as possible before the upcoming race. i have not decided if i will complete my long runs or not, but i’m hoping i can get at least one more in for confidence sake.
my goals may be reset depending on how said long run goes, but i am coming to terms with that.
the main goal, the overarching goal, is to raise money and awareness for a cause that is important while treating my body with as much respect as humanly possible. resting it is part of that. i need to keep reminding myself and look at this mysterious and annoying injury as a reminder to focus on what i’m doing. what i’m doing it honoring my health.
finishing all the events is the other part. times and pace and all that is just for me. and i’m learning to let that go.
