The weekend started off busy. Several people from Watertown drove to Brookings to participate in the Brookings Half Marathon/Marathon. It was not the greatest of weather, but it held off pouring on us until we were at least done running, so that was a huge plus. My daughter Megan had been working for months trying to have a goal of breaking 2 hours. She did it, running officially 1:57:53. She was thrilled! She put in a lot of work, and knew what she wanted to get, and went for it. She wanted to change her goal time. Even prior to the race she kept repeating to herself: I can do this! I worked for it! I will not stop to have to go to the bathroom! Ha! You have to think positive in regard to everything! She made a commitment! A commitment to change! The used that commitment as a power to change!
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Erika helped pace her through. I ran too, but I did not put the time in like she did, and no way I was going to hold her back. Thanks Erika! We all have the power to change. As Albert Einstein said: “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” You did it Meg!
Her boyfriend Dan was out there to keep cheering her on. I think that alone pushed her to break 2 hours!
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Besides going there to run, we had several out there to be cheerleaders. Thanks for all of the support. Everybody needs encouragement.
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Patricia and I were starting off together. First thing on our mind was “get this going” as it was kind of cold just standing there!
I came in at 2:05:06, and I was very happy too! I was happy to be able to run, and finish. The girl coming beside me is Grace Stein. She is from Watertown, and I noticed her beside me at mile 5, and ran with her the rest of the way. This was her first Half Marathon, and she rocked it. At the end we were both pushing each other. You never know who will encounter during things, and how those people can also help you with the power to change, and vice versa! It would have been easy to settle back, and just run, but that is also the allure of running. You go by how you feel, and then don’t be afraid to push it some. Jimi Hendrix said: “In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first.” Right on. Test your limits. Push yourself. If you don’t, you have no idea what you are capable to doing. You have the power to change that!
If you are not sure about the power of change, go watch a sunrise or a sunset. When there are clouds, it literally can change by the minute. Guess what? That is what we need to do every day! We have to make decisions that influence the outcome for the rest of the day. Those influence not only us, but others around us. I love this quote by author John C. Maxwell (I read a lot of his books!): “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” You decide. Are you going to be the driver of your life, or a passenger? You have the power to change!
Absolutely! So, what are you waiting for? Use that power you have to make change…change for the better! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
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