If you’re a woman who runs, odds are good you have one. Odds are good you are one.
We all need them. Those other women who get it. Who’ve been there. The ones who will help you through the failures and celebrate your achievements.
I’ve been very lucky over the past few years to collect an awesome set of them.
I love my OG. She’s the absolute best. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been since we’ve seen each other or talked, I know she’s got my back and sage advice whenever I need it.
And I love all of my newer ones too. A couple years ago I somehow found myself a Posse. This great group of women of all ability levels who just like spending time and miles together.
This past weekend we had our second annual year-end banquet. A chance to sip wine and relish in our accomplishments from the past year. Races we did together or apart, stories from the road.
We all left feeling renewed and eager for the year ahead. It’s gonna be another great one!
And in the spirit of the new year, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned from all these amazing ladies.
- Never be afraid to try
- Never be afraid to fail
- Attempt the outrageous; if it scares you, do it anyway
- Miles are better with company
- When you race with your posse, there’s always someone to cheer you on at the finish.
- When you train for hot races, you run on a treadmill
- Yoga does a body good
- Staying near the race start can sometimes come in handy
- Inspire and be inspired
- Sole sister road trips are the best kind
- Sometimes the journey IS the destination
- Never forget you were once a beginner too
- Mimosas always taste better after a race
And the most important
- Once a sole sister, always a sole sister
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