As I said to some friends recently, what better way to celebrate a new year than by ending the current one with a 5K and beginning the new year with one as well? That's exactly what I'll be doing this year, as I gear up for the First Night 5K in Saratoga today, and then my good friend Laurie's neighborhood 5K tomorrow.
Running two 5Ks in a row might be ridiculous to some people, and maybe they're right if you're trying to run them all out, but NOT if you're running them just for the thrill of the run and to spend some time with great people. I would also point those same critics towards Dean Karnazes' book: "50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days." A great read! And it certainly puts running 2 5Ks in a row in perspective.
This year I am thankful for discovering a great community of people called runners. Warm, helpful, and always offering encouragement and support. I've never encountered a sport where your biggest rival could be your biggest fan. In many races, I've been neck-and-neck with a runner and, no matter who came out ahead, we pat each other on the back and feel a strange, awesome bond of kinship at the finish line. Here's to 365 more days of learning and growing with this special sport.
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