This morning I was all a flutter to watch the Boston Marathon. I had never watched before, but just like anyone, I knew the Marathon was a big deal. This morning I realized that as a runner, this might be fun to watch! To be honest, I didn't realize it was televised until this morning and after searching for the station and finding it, I was GLUED to the tv! I settled in and my husband humored me as we watched from pre-race to finish. HOURS! I did my cross training right in front of the tv and was in awe and inspired. I loved every single second! I cheered on the elites, I studied their form and was amazed at their tenacity.
A mere couple hours later all those feelings of awe and inspiration were replaced by horror and sadness. I just cannot understand the world we live in sometimes. My thoughts and prayers are with those that were running today and family members. I really have no words. As a part of the running community I am outraged, disgusted, sad, and horrified at the events today. As a human, I'm just in disbelief. Why?
It's incredibly difficult to watch the footage and to see the tweets, but I cannot pull myself away from the situation. As a runner, I feel like my friends and family were attacked today and I am absolutely heartbroken. As an American and a human, I am horrified by the events. As runners, we have a bond that difficult to describe, but we can all feel it. My heart goes out for Boston today.
ReplyDeleteRachel, you put it in to words better than me, I'm just so stunned and sad. :(
DeleteStrange. that is exactly how i am feeling.
DeleteI really do not understand how someone could do something like this. :(
ReplyDeleteMe either Kim. :(
DeleteLike a lot of people right away I didn't think 'what happened?' or 'was this an accident?' I felt it was intentional, and my first thought wasn't WHO did did it but was actually, 'Poor Karen.' I didn't know you were watching but I thought probably you were.((hugs))
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