{"id":738,"date":"2011-12-17T22:01:29","date_gmt":"2011-12-18T03:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jenn.theblessingfamily.com\/wp\/?p=738"},"modified":"2011-12-17T22:01:29","modified_gmt":"2011-12-18T03:01:29","slug":"inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jenn.theblessingfamily.com\/wp\/2011\/12\/inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was in graduate school working on my PhD, I had to write my qualifying exams….two days of answering individualized essay questions about my areas of expertise \u00a0within psychology. My advisor, a wise woman, suggested that I not study on the night before – but that I psych myself up with an inspirational movie….her choice was “Stand and Deliver”<\/a>. The story of an inspiring teacher was just what I needed to get myself in the mode of thinking “success” for the next few days.<\/p>\n

In a similar vein and in anticipation of tapering for Disney, Steve has decided to re-watch “Spirit of the Marathon”<\/a> on Netflix tonight. I’ve previously commented<\/a> about this awesome movie.<\/p>\n

I just have to say – this is probably just what I need now….an emotional reminder of the fact that anyone can run – and run in a race. Granted – I’m not running a full marathon (I’m only 1\/2 crazy as the joke goes). But watching these “everyday” people train helps me realize that I’m not alone.<\/p>\n

So here I sit – with a box of tissues and a glass of Gatorade…..and I recommend this movie highly….even for non runners. It truly highlights the joys of training, the friendships that running can create, and how running a race is not about winning (unless you are an elite). It is about running for joy, for health, and for finding a bit of yourself you didn’t know about prior to running…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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