Thursday in the space of about 10 minutes, two more Running Backs joined the team. Michelle's great friend, Kirsty is flying over from Brisbane to run with us and Peter, a new friend who just moved to LA with his wife, also signed up. I can't believe we have more than ten runners on the team and I know that there are a few more about to join (you know who you are!)
This project is getting bigger and bigger and more and more fun as more people join in.
Michelle is busy pulling together the support crew and planning the best post-race party ever and we are brainstorming the best ways to support the runners - everything from playlists and snack stations along the route to massages at the after party.
On Saturday morning Synue, Danielle and I ran 11.5 miles together and it was really fun. We chatted as we ran along the beach and then up San Vincente and back. We had only intended to run 10 miles but I didn't exactly calculate the route properly so we accidentally ran 11.5.
The run was so relaxed with great conversation and I have to say, I felt great. We weren't sprinting by any means but we did keep a good pace and we only stopped for traffic lights and to do a double-take when Arnold Schwarzenegger cycled past us.
So we set out for 10 miles and ran 11 and a half. I had been aiming for 10 runners and now we have 11 and a few more possible runners about to join.
This week I learnt not to limit myself.
I'm not going to limit the number of runners on the team, I am not going to limit the amount of money we can raise and I am not going to limit myself in my training. As long as I am having fun and feeling inspired, I am going to keep aiming for more.
Fun is such an important part of this journey for me. I never want to feel trapped by the commitment that I made, I don't want to take this run too seriously. I want to keep positive and enjoy the training (even or especially when it hurts). Whenever I get tired or sore I just remember that I am doing this to support Michelle and enjoy time with my friends - and having fun at every point along the journey is the only way to achieve my aims.
This project is about fun, vitality and contribution and so far we are well on track.
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