The last couple weeks have been moving for the running community in Louisville, KY. For me, I took special interest in the events in Boston, having a good friend up there, thinking about how many finish lines I have crossed, and how people can be so inhumane. On the flip side, I have been inspired by the show of selflessness and humanitarianism of people, not only in Boston or around the world, but from the residents of my hometown of Louisville, KY.
Monday night, the running community met a Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park. I had the pleasure and honor of running there with the good people of Blue Mile Highlands. Runners came from all directions and all stores in the Louisville area to meet and have a moment of silence at 6:26pm. This was a good show of a community pulling together, not for money, but for a common cause, a purpose, an interest, in which we all find solace: running. Being in that moment with so many recreational athletes was special to me.
Finish lines will never be the same. While we will all think of Boston with every line we cross, let us also be thankful for the ability to be able to run free and cross those finish lines. While you are inspired by Boston, always keep in mind, as a runner, you inspire people with your story.
This weekend and the Kentucky Derby Festival Mini and Full marathon, runners I ask you to not only take joy in and be proud of yourself for crossing the finish line; think about how you arrived at that moment in your life. Who or what was it that inspired you, how hard you have worked, what opportunity cost did you sacrifice, all with the finish line in mind.
Remember Boston, your friends and family that support you, your inspiration, and run a good race. The finish line is waiting for you.
Keep up the good work
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