Since I'm in Missouri I couldn't be there to cheer her on in person so I decided to enlist some help and send her some extra support. I made signs and asked people at the market to hold them. It was the hottest day so far this year and there weren't many people out, but I got some great pics anyway.
These first two ladies I actually know from local activism. It was a surprise to run into them at the market, but they were happy to help out.
This guy runs and hopes to do a marathon one day
He's done the KC marathon. Also a hilly one.
She was just a hoot.
This beautiful lady has lost 250lbs! I'm so impressed with her and her accomplishment!
Two girls visiting Kansas City. Sweet kids and I hope they enjoyed their stay.
People are great when you give them a chance. It's easy to forget that with all the mean spirited stuff that seems to populate the news.
I know how much people's support has meant to me and I was happy to have the opportunity to pay it forward. And Angela has helped me too. Just seeing her excitement got me excited. I miss running. I miss walking long distances. I have been so sick for so long and I didn't know if I was ever going to do it again. But I can and I am and I did. Or at least I started. This morning I hit the pavement and got some miles in. I'm planning for a 5k in October and a half at that same race next year. My ultimate goal is to do the full race the year after that. It's one that has been on my bucket list for a long time. I'm not going to live forever so I better get doing if I want it done.
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