I have a big race with my students on Sunday...the Philadelphia Distance Run. I had a hard time sleeping on Friday night because I realized I didn't express to my students just how far they had come and how proud of them I am....
We started running in March....one mile was difficult. Tomorrow we line up to run a half marathon in which I know for a fact they are all well prepared for. We might not run it incredibly fast, but I know they will all finish.
I kept tossing and turning in bed thinking about what I would like to say to them Sunday morning before the race. I want them to know how proud of them I am. I want them to know they are about to accomplish something not many people have tried or even their many peers at school. I want them to be proud of themselves and the progress they have made.
Overall, I am exceedingly happy for them, inspired by them, and proud of the many risks they have taken on this journey, and I realized I need to express this tomorrow before the race. It wouldn't be right not to. I am running with another running leader tomorrow and six students. Six students who have never ran 13.1 miles before but who will by tomorrow afternoon. Think about us Sunday morning at 7:45am eastern time....it is going to be quite a day.
Here is a link to the distance run and also a picture of the course map:
http://www.ingphiladelphiadistancerun.com/home.html
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