Running Buddy is a self-confessed mileage junkie. She loves running and running and running - she's kind of like the Energizer Bunny! I'm content to be done after 3 or 5 miles, but she can keep going. She actually starts to get into her rhythm and get stronger by mile 3.
I'm a time junkie, I always want to see an improvement in our time during all that running and running. I don't think I ever get into a rhythm or stronger, I just want to get through it and the sooner the better.
It's a match made in heaven, I think.
I love the runs where we're both feeling good, where the bodies are performing as they should and I'm always so very grateful that we never feel crappy at the same time. When I'm having a bad run, she knows just the things to say, when to push me harder. Since she's always been the stronger of the two of us, I've not had a lot of experience with encouraging her. Lately, however, RB's had some tougher runs and I've been able to encourage her. It's brought a bit of balance to our relationship and I like that.
Having support like Running Buddy helps get one through the tough times, the hard miles and to finish strong. LLS is there to provide the same kind of support, education and other services to patients and their families. If you or someone you know have recently been diagnosed with a leukemia or lymphoma or are in the midst of the battle, check out your local LLS chapter. You can find them at http://www.lls.org/. If you want to find out more ways to help, that same site will point you to many of the programs the Society makes available, like Pennies for Patients, Team in Training and Light the Night.
Thursday's run -
4.63 miles
11:56 minute/mile
Temp. - 66-73 degrees
Humidity - 55%
Pretty comfortable!
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