Ode To The Running Partner

Have you ever had one of these?

1. Someone who is willing to get up at crazy hours just to log in the miles, long or short.
2. Someone who will run in whatever weather comes your way.

3. Someone who listens to you vent and does just that. . .listens.

4. Someone who looks up info about running on the Internet for you because you casually mention an ailment that is buggingyou. Then forwards it to you and then follows up with you to make sure you are okay.

5. Someone who you should actually pay for all the therapy you don't need because they were there to help you sort through whatever is going on in your head.

6. Someone who shares in your victories. . .running related or not.

7. Someone who inspires you to improve in running and in life.

Honestly, the list can go on and on and on. . . .

I feel like a good running partner is so hard to come by. It is difficult to find someone who runs at a similar pace, who wants to keep adding on miles, who is willing to adapt schedules to "fit it in," and who shares similar running goals. So when you find one, I feel like you have a special little gem or blessing. I have been fortunate enough to have had 4 great running partners since I was in High School. My current running partner and Great Friend, Alexa, and I have been running together for about 2 years now. I just wanted to tell her THANK YOU. She has helped me log in some longer miles, has made it pleasant when it hasn't been all that fun and enjoyable when it could have been boring. We have laughed together and cried together, all out on the road. I hope share a lot more miles with you. I luv yer gutz! THANKS!!!!!!