Tales of Running: Battle Won and on the Path to Victory, or My Amazing 30K
I'm still awed by my performance that the 30K run I did on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Maybe that sounds a bit conceited. I don't mean it to be. My mind is still reeling from the accomplishment. That I could do a 30K still shocks me even though I did it last year . But that I did the run today in a personal record time that I didn't think I could do, just leaves me awestruck. I should mention that I cried twice during this run. I couldn't help it and truth be told, I didn't want to stop it. I've talked about crying while running before . It's just something I do. Somewhere between the physical exhaustion and the mental realization that I am doing something that for much of my life I thought was not only crazy to do but beyond my ability, I'm overwhelmed with the fact that I am not only doing it, but actually enjoying it. And so the tears of joys and the heavy sobs are signs of pride. I have much to be proud abo...