Running for Something

Hey everyone I wanted to leave a message to tell everyone I lived through the run and was blessed beyond measures! I physically thought I was dying, I mentally thought I was dying, but the spirit was the one that pushed me through. When I got up on Sunday morning to go out for the last day of running I couldn’t even walk so I had no idea how I was suppose to run but as I started wobbling my legs found a way to to hit a slow stride but with every hit of the ground my legs felt like they were coming apart. I have never hurt so bad in my life but as I drew closer to New Castle I grew stronger because I knew the kids I was doing all this for were waiting for me and I just wanted to get to them to show them that I loved them so much! As i got closer to the park where the BMX/Skater appreciation event and finish line was, some of the kids came out on their skate boards and bikes and finished with me and my heart was filled with joy. I then stopped to gather myself as I went to walk over and greet some of the kids and families that had came out I was told to come over to a chair where my great friends Dr. Strong, his wife, and Melissa Espiritu started post run therapy. I was so grateful for there love and support they truly helped me recover so much faster. I was only able to chat with the friends and family that came out for 45min or so while being treated in the chair because the Doc said I needed an I.V to get me rehydrated. Since he is much smarter than me I decided I would listen to his advice and go get the I.V, so we left went to his house and got that taken care of. As soon as I was able we returned to the Park to hang out with those that were still around, many of the kids were still there and that was great but I did miss some of the families so I was bummed about that. We hung out there for a couple of hours and had a great time and I had a chance to talk to a lot of the kids and just tell them I loved them and that we will try everything we can to help them have a place to express their passion. All and All day three was the hardest and one of the greatest days I have ever had! Now remember this wasn’t and still isn’t about a run, its about these kids so continue to send everyone you know to www.runningforsomething.com and have them support these kids!