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Mary B's avatar

Hooray, Julie! You did it! What a great running story. The water you fell in must have been SO cold, and gathering self to finish the run after that, so impressive. I love that your family was there to cheer you on! I imagine that a hot shower and warm, dry, comfy clothes at home might have felt victoriously luxurious in the most comforting way!

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

What an achievement, Julie! I can’t even run a mile these days, so I’m in awe. I’m sure, as others are saying, you’re a huge inspiration to your family, friends and to those who read your brave words describing the experience..

I wonder if such physical challenges are a salve for internal ones. If so, I should probably push myself physically more than I do because the psychological stressors are sometimes pretty overwhelming. I walk rather than run for exercise, but it does help!

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