4-15-2013

I'm saddened, shocked, angry. Today's tragedy in Boston, has deeply put a mark in my heart. While I could only dream of qualifying for this marathon, I am an avid runner spectator, I soooo look forward to this annual event (since I started running), no one was expecting what took place. I'm thankful that some runners that I know, participants in the race are ok, I can't imagine their emotional estate, like many I can't understand how "humanity" and respect for life is fading; while I agree, there is more good than evil, I can't ignore how unfair someone's choices can scar us forever. Today, I thought no one would show to do track, I even texted my co-leader Miriam, but she was on her way, my heart lit up, when I saw more runners getting to the parking lot, Keith, Holly with their two girls, then Lindsey, Brandi, Eric and Lenore, and Warren.... We all knew about Boston, but there's something about runners... we also knew that there are no words to express our sadness, no words were needed, no words were appropriate, nothing can fix what was broken. A marathon is a special kind of run, not many can accomplish, endure, the very disciplined training, it takes 26.2 miles to cross that finish line, at least 3 months of strict diet, and well appointed dedicated training. Boston is special, is the mother of the marathons, not just anyone qualifies for it, those runners are fast! They come from all over the world to run 26.2 miles, today was a nightmare, a worldwide attack that took place in our country. It is unavoidable to hear about it, it hurts my heart to think that what took place today, could have been avoided. I know is extremely sad, but we need to let it sink deep, we need to see that this madness has to stop, that those whom lost their lives.... Won't be forgotten, it is traumatic, the world needs to tender their hearts, we need to come back to Love! We runners won't be stopped, by the incoherence of some, we runners stand united, and will run farther to show that there is hope, that we are made with strength, that when we run, we give it all. Prayers of strength and comfort to the families who lost their loved ones, and to those that are still battling for their lives.