Joining Team In training to run 26.2 miles was hard.
Not really.
But with the motivation from my family- it was easier to sign up.
Continuing with the training, the fund-raising, the injuries, the 5am work outs- Now THAT is hard.
I feel, throughout my sporting life, anytime I've trained for something, whether it was cross country, waterpolo or in swimming- I've had some pretty amazing coaches.
But this time, this person, has topped them all.
Now... I'm talking about my head coach from 2011's fall San Gabriel Valleys Nike Women's Marathon coach.
Throughout the season, he yelled, he pushed, he ran, he wore a wig- he inspired.
He's a teacher in many ways.
I remember being in the pool at the crack of dawn because I had a sprained ankle, and he was right there with me- coaching me!
Not only is he a coach, a mentor, a leader but now he's done it again- Running 100 miles whilst raising thousands of dollars for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Wow!
In less than 10 DAYS he will be running The Angeles Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run
100 miles!
SO put down your double caramel macchiato and donate
Donate because you want to support someone whos changing lives everyday.
Someone that is trying to make the world a better place.
Someone that is trying to save lives.
So- instead of buying your daily starbucks drink, or that cocktail tonight...
DONATE, and support an amazing race
I may not be training with Team In Training now, but I'm so grateful for my past experience, for the life lessons, for the caring people I met, for the training I received and just for the love that was given and without Coach Kiley- It would not have been the same!
Follow his journey
Till next time,
Peace, love and happiness