“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” -Pre


What a great run we had early Saturday morning - what a huge group - including two dogs. That's got to be a good sign. It was 40 degrees. I had on short sleeves. Perfectly lovely weather. Today it's snowing tiny, beautiful snowflakes. Snow makes me feel like a kid. Running makes me feel like a kid. Perfect combination. 


Saturday evening I went to a Christmas party hosted by runners for runners. I realized as I introduced my husband to these friends of mine what an amazing year this has been. Here was a room full of people I have run with several times a month, month in and month out, for over a year. Here was a group of friends, new friends, solid friends who I never would have known without the blessing of running. I don't think I've made that many new friends in a year since I was 5.


So my friends, I know it's cold but don't give up. Even if you take a break or are out sick for a week, don't give up. You are so close. Our Sole Saints ran what I thought was an 8-mile loop, turned out to be closer to 8.5 or even 8.8 for some :) That's a long way. For some, it was their LRE - their Longest Run Ever. That's huge. Don't give up. Remember our cheesey tagline: Together we CAN do anything. 

Next Sunday we meet at the back of Dawson church for a fun tour of the neighborhoods. It's our last run before the Christmas so let's get merry - jingle bells are welcome. Santa hats are welcome. All are welcome.


peace be with you my friends -
Hilary