A share from the night I didn’t sleep…
August 17th 2010 Posted at Inspired Habits
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The first weekend in August I stayed up all night.
Normally I am a fan of sleep
but on this particular Saturday my husband
set out to run 125 km in 24 hours
at one of the toughest ultra-marathons you can do.
The Great Canadian Death Race.
Which meant his ‘pit crew people’
stayed up too.
So while I was waiting around in the dark
with my mother-in-law at 3:00am
I learned a few things.
Like having family around for support is the best.
It is amazing how good a crappy cup of coffee can taste
And being witness to someone going for a huge goal is inspiring.
My husband inspired me not just BECAUSE he finished this race
but even more so for HOW he finished this race.
Because as Ben ran, hiked, walked and propelled himself forward
he made a series of videos along the way
speaking about the 10 people who have made him the man he is today.
An awesome piece of moving footage.
So here is my coaches invitation:
Who are the people that have shaped you?
Make your list
and if you are feeling extra courageous,
tell them.
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Hi Beth – couldn’t agree more about the family support..and the angels in mortal form who shape our lives…heros some, others we don’t even realize the effect until the dust settles decades later and you think…”yes – i sound just like ‘aunt gladys’ etc.
. btw – did your hubby post the videos somewhere – I’d like to see them, if they are public. Best, Dawn
Thanks Dawn for taking the time to post! The videos are still in their raw form and as yet, not published. I am not sure Ben is ready to share what he said with the whole world but I hope he does. If they hit utube I will definitely spread the word…stay tuned!