A True Runner...

Back in July, I was up on my soapbox talking about what the definition is to being a runner.    In my rambling, I came to the realization that running isn't about times, distances, races or speed.  It is mostly about heart.  It is about taking some gutty emotion to complete a run that our bodies may not have been built to finish on that particular day.  It's about getting out there and running no matter your doubts.

Today, Nancy's post about her fantastic finish at Capital Pursuit illustrates the meaning and definition of being a runner.   If you are a back of the packer, you will love her story.  If you have ever been dropped by the runners after the gun went off, you will smile through her post.  If you found yourself trying to keep up with a sag wagon or traffic control officer so you wouldn't be out there alone, then you know what it takes to dig down and keep going. 

Yeah Nancy!  You are my hero!  You ARE a RUNNER!

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Comments

[Sandy]

Amy,

Great post! I, too, read Nancy's post and felt goosebumps. Truly, it doesn't matter whether a person if first or last. What matters is that one finishes the race to the best of his or her ability. Afterall, running is really a race against one - YOURSELF!

Thanks for posting and for the great new website!
Sandy

[Nancy]

Oh Amy. You are so sweet. I haven't known all day whether to laugh and fist pump or cry. (I'm crying now after reading this!) I'm not sure what it is about running that is doing this to me but I'm working on having this attitude about other things too. I do know that I am finding amazing support in RBF's - running blogging friends like you.

Thank you so much!! :)

[Amy]

Nancy - jump up and down, pump your fist and start yelling, "I finished the fastest race in Iowa!" You go! I hope you had a chance to celebrate today!

[Runnin' Ragged]

It's great post! Her attiude towards running has helped me get through some rough spots while pounding the streets out there. I tell myself: "If Nancy can, than you can too!" :) Very inspirational!

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