Support System

Less than 24 hours until I start that most solitary of activities, the marathon run, and I find myself thinking about … other people.  

 

If I didn’t know before I began this whole adventure how incredibly generous, supportive and kind my friends and family are, I do now. They have all gone the distance in their encouragement over the past few months and years. They have driven hundreds of kilometres to cheer me on, knit breathable cotton running gloves, sent flowers, given advice and pep talks, and most of all listened to endless talk about training, blisters, small victories and minor disappointments.  

 

And the best thing of all is that these folks get it. They understand why achieving this seemingly pointless and not very unique athletic goal is important and exciting to me. They have seen me evolve from a reluctant runner who can barely make it up the stairs without stopping to a slightly-less reluctant runner who considers 23 kilometres a “short run” (though I can still barely make it up the stairs without stopping).

 

So, to my husband, sons, parents, sisters, friends, extended family and running buddies (virtual and real world) – thank you for helping me get to the start line. I couldn’t have done it without you. See you at the finish!