You get a lot of recognition and praise when you run a half marathon. The amazing crowd cheer you on, friends and family message you to say well done, and you get a nice shiny gold medal. But it’s the days where you’re running in the rain, in the dark, after a long day at work or uni, waking up early to train, or running when you really, really can’t be bothered that you need that support the most.
The race is actually the easiest, most fun part. But the commitment and determination it takes to do a half marathon is exactly why I keep signing up. It’s made me more confident, motivated, and resilient.
It’s made me appreciate my body and the amazing things it allows me to do. It’s made me appreciate my life! Those moments where you’re so tired and achey that you want nothing more than to stop running are exactly why I keep going, because it reminds me that I can ignore those negative thoughts and I can get through it, and I carry that reminder with me through everything I do now!
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