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Inspiration Point
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Today was my second long run of my season. I accidentally ran 11 miles last weekend, which was only supposed to be 10, so I just decided to only do 10 today. Well, I've also been sick since last weekend. I've been so excited to train and follow my calendar that I was just trying to ignore my ailments all week. I followed my training calendar Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday but not Thursday. Thursday I was convinced I should take an extra rest day before I get too sick to train. I felt really bad about taking the day off from training but I knew it was the best thing to do. I was a wimp on Thursday. Friday, luckily, was a rest day. I didn't feel bad for taking that day off. So today I ran at Inspiration Point in Orinda, which is part of Tilden Park. Oh I dreaded running there since it's a challenging, hilly run. I'm also still sick so I was pondering taking the day off again but I didn't. Mentor Stephanie told me that I would feel better if I ran so I did it. I ran my 10 miles and thought several times about stopping to walk but I thought about my friend Socorro. Socorro's story is on the "Why I Run" page. She inspired me to keep running. I thought, why give up? She lived with unbareable pain and had no choice and she had to keep going. She inspired me not to give up. She and all those out there suffering from cancer are the reason why I run. She was a great friend and I miss her.
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