Week 5

Week 5 (15 Weeks till Race Day)

Quote of the Week: "Every day is a new distance." - Coach Rick

I ran 17 miles this week. On Saturday I ran 8 miles out at Kensington with the team in 1 hour and 37 minutes. I got to the 4 mile marker, my half way point and then turned around and headed back down the trail. I passed Coach Rick and some other members of the team who were training a longer distance. As I passed him he said "Way to go Stacey, 8 miles. Every day is a new distance!"

My ipod had died at this point in my run - and I had 4 miles with my thoughts and the only sound was my feet pounding the pavement (or sloshing through the snow) and I thought about what he said.

Every day is a new distance. Every week we are increasing miles. Every time I run at Kensington for the long run I increase my miles, each week being more than the one before. Every week brings new challenges to my body and mind to make myself push through each run.

This can apply to so much more than just running. Every day in life is a new distance that we have to travel. Every day brings new challenges, whether it be at home, or work, with your family, friends or coworkers.

My perspective has changed since I've started training for this marathon. I have the ability to face these challenges. I have the ability to learn and grow from them. I have my health, my family and my career. LIFE IS GOOD. So I am trying to embrace these challenges because I can.

Thank you again to everyone who has dontated to support this cause. And helping me reach my goal.

Every day is a new distance. I hope you embrace every step.