You All Rocked the Rock N’ Race

As I look at the Get Fit team picture that was taken last night at the Rock n’ Race, I can’t help but smile and appreciate everyone’s own story about what made them want to race, what it took to get to that race, and what it took to finish that race. We represented quite well and we did what we do best: Made it Happen!

To those who participated – whether you got your own personal record, participated in your first 5K, joined a family member or two for their first race, or casually walked the course, I am so proud of you. That race may have been a little more emotional for some, and I want to acknowledge that. To participate in a 5K (no matter your level!) can be scary, daunting, and can definitely strengthen you both physically and mentally…not to mention, make you think you were crazy to sign up for such a thing as the heart is pounding out of the chest, the legs are burning, snot is flying (yours and everyone else’s!), and the drips of sweat are burning your eyes! I assure you, it was a good decision, but of course I have a biased opinion. 😉

To stand (sweaty) shoulder to shoulder, with the smell of seafood chowder and pulled pork stinging the nostrils, you all proved that you can indeed battle the negative thoughts in your head and make the choice to be better. Even if you didn’t do as well as you hoped, you still made yourself better. The thousands of steps that you took during that race has resulted in, I hope, a big step forward in your journey towards a healthy lifestyle.

Choosing to move, choosing to be better, choosing to add life to your years…a 5K race, a completion of a full week of Get Fit training, a successful nutrition week, a goal reached. This is what better feels like.

It was an honor to race beside all of you last night! 🙂
Coach Sarah