so as it turns out time does not stop. i more than anyone have realized that this year, 2010, did not stop. not for me. not for anyone. i was reminded how lucky i am and was also reminded what i'm capable of. i became someone i wasn't sure i could be and i started kicking major ass at the gym. i conquered the fear of swimming in the Potomac river, i witnessed a death and i witnessed a life. on christmas i became more concerned with the content of santa's letter and leaving carrots for the reindeer with my niece then i did about logging miles for the day. yes, training is important. its essential. but remembering why you are doing it in the first place trumps all the training in the world.
2010 was a year of battles, a year of bliss, a year of pure "i'd just like to damn well forget". but without 2010 there would be no 2011. and without 2011 there would be no IMSG. so here's to missing a swim so i could listen to my father read the night before christmas to his new grand kids, here's to taking a walk instead of a run to catch up with an old friend, heres to riding wooden airplanes with my newest nephew instead of riding bikes. heres' to 2011!
Well stated....
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