October 03, 2004
Inspiration...
If my experiences today weren't inspiring, I don't know what is.
Today I ran the last 5 miles of the Portland Marathon with Hollie Teal and it was probably the most amazing 5 miles I've ever run. Hollie was like a SOLDIER keeping her 10:20 average pace CONSISTANTLY thru those last 5 miles, she was strong, sure, emotional, humerous and probably the most fabulous running partner a person could have at the end of a marathon.
I mean come on! LOOK AT THAT SMILE!!!
So we ran with Hollie... six of us in total, looking like a secret service brigade with the president of the United States of America... but all for Hollie.
She is TRULY an amazing, awesome woman!!! Way to go Hollie, thank you for letting me join you and ride the adrenaline rush that was YOUR RACE and YOUR SUCCESS!!! You SMASH!!! RAWR!!!!
Posted by Lexy at October 3, 2004 05:52 PM
Comments
Truly inspiring!!
Posted by: Lee on 10/04/04 @ 04:37 AM
That's totally cool! Very cool of you to do that for Hollie. That's why she's smilin'!
Posted by: Jon in Michigan on 10/04/04 @ 06:03 AM
Woohoo! Hollie rulez!
Posted by: Jim on 10/04/04 @ 09:18 AM
So inspiring. You're BOTH awesome!
Posted by: Kathy on 10/04/04 @ 09:12 PM
Oh, I forgot to say...who looks that fabulous after running 21 miles? GOOD GOD!
Posted by: Kathy on 10/04/04 @ 09:13 PM
You guys are awesome! Way to go, Hollie, on your second marathon. Hope it was an easier time this go around. Brenna, great job and what a wonderful thing to do!
Posted by: Annalisa on 10/05/04 @ 10:32 AM
What a freaking fantastic smile...
Posted by: Mojodiva on 10/05/04 @ 05:57 PM
You GOTTA check my post from today. Did Hollie go to the Victoria marathon to cheer for anyone?
Posted by: Mark on 10/11/04 @ 08:52 PM
i keep reading this post over and over and... choking up.
for anyone who ever wondered what kind of person Brenna is, i can say without hesitation that she carries in her chest a heart of gold. having her out there today, cheering me on, running every step of those last difficult miles beside me, showed me the strength of her character and her unflagging kindness. i had NO IDEA she would run me in, so when i turned around and saw her there, it was the most tremendous and uplifting surprise. and at mile 21, i certainly needed it.
thank you so much, Brenna.
PS. i sure look like a goober. BUT A GOOBER WHO PRed TODAY!
Posted by: hollie on 10/03/04 @ 08:03 PM