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The New York Marathon 2019
New York Marathon 2019
The excitement I felt was more than the illusion of its dream
Three hours forty-five minutes of blissful pacing, running
From the start of a chilly Autumn gunning
Mile twenty, legs feeling like jelly
Bib number hanging halfway off my jeweled belly
Exhausted, yet pushing a fatigue body beyond repair
Pedicure toes no more, plastered to my face, sweaty curly hair
Oh, those beautiful Kenyans with wings they fly by
Mile after mile, the grace found in their humble smiles
The sea of blues, red, cheering on the side lines
Tired, but I’m so proud of myself
That FIRE melody I did love the best
It carried me through as I played it over and over again
As my spirit became one with the caress of the wind
Thank you, my Heavenly father, as you placed determination under my feet
To have crossed the line and not walked away in mental defeat
Selah
The excitement I felt was more than the illusion of its dream
Three hours forty-five minutes of blissful pacing, running
From the start of a chilly Autumn gunning
Mile twenty, legs feeling like jelly
Bib number hanging halfway off my jeweled belly
Exhausted, yet pushing a fatigue body beyond repair
Pedicure toes no more, plastered to my face, sweaty curly hair
Oh, those beautiful Kenyans with wings they fly by
Mile after mile, the grace found in their humble smiles
The sea of blues, red, cheering on the side lines
Tired, but I’m so proud of myself
That FIRE melody I did love the best
It carried me through as I played it over and over again
As my spirit became one with the caress of the wind
Thank you, my Heavenly father, as you placed determination under my feet
To have crossed the line and not walked away in mental defeat
Selah
Published 4th Nov 2019
Author's Note
What a beautiful run… that I have blazed with perseverance
SKC
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Anonymous
4th Nov 2019 00:35am
Congratulations my love. I'm so proud of you. ❤️🎊
4th Nov 2019 00:43am
Aww... thank you my love, I am stiff all over and very sore, the bottom of my feet are tender to the touch, my hair...wow... I need a stylist, like now, however, I took a long hot soaking, and then slept... I can eat real food now...yah..., say, would you like to share a Tofu soup with me on this chilly New York evening, oh, I'm sorry, thank you for the words of praise, and enjoy your evening as well
Anonymous
4th Nov 2019 00:56am
It's past my dinner time sweetheart. Enjoy your dinner and your sweet moments of success. Good night ❤️
4th Nov 2019 1:01am
4th Nov 2019 00:35am
New York Marathon 2019
The excitement I felt was more than the illusion of its dream
Three hours forty-five minutes of blissful pacing, running
From the start of a chilly Autumn gunning
Mile twenty, legs feeling like jelly
Bib number hanging halfway off my jeweled belly
Exhausted, yet pushing a fatigue body beyond repair
Pedicure toes no more, plastered to my face, sweaty curly hair
Oh, those beautiful Kenyans with wings they fly by
Mile after mile, the grace found in their humble smiles
The sea of blues, red, cheering on the side lines
Tired, but I’m so proud of myself
That FIRE melody I did love the best
It carried me through as I played it over and over again
As my spirit became one with the caress of the wind
Thank you, my Heavenly father, as you placed determination under my feet
To have crossed the line and not walked away in mental defeat
Selah
The excitement I felt was more than the illusion of its dream
Three hours forty-five minutes of blissful pacing, running
From the start of a chilly Autumn gunning
Mile twenty, legs feeling like jelly
Bib number hanging halfway off my jeweled belly
Exhausted, yet pushing a fatigue body beyond repair
Pedicure toes no more, plastered to my face, sweaty curly hair
Oh, those beautiful Kenyans with wings they fly by
Mile after mile, the grace found in their humble smiles
The sea of blues, red, cheering on the side lines
Tired, but I’m so proud of myself
That FIRE melody I did love the best
It carried me through as I played it over and over again
As my spirit became one with the caress of the wind
Thank you, my Heavenly father, as you placed determination under my feet
To have crossed the line and not walked away in mental defeat
Selah
Anonymous
4th Nov 2019 00:40am
Good night my love. Hope to speak to you soon. ❤️
4th Nov 2019 1:02am
4th Nov 2019 2:44pm
read it was one that fills the mind of greatness and love giving God praise to give you the strength to complete this torus run feet become numb the sweat like a heavy rain pouring down the braw your legs up and down arm in time swing back and forth heart pounding feel as though it wants to jump from your chest your mind singing this i can do from start to finish giving thanks to the man upstairs for the strength to reach the finish line.
like to say you did grate in the run
love have a great rest enjoy the day
like to say you did grate in the run
love have a great rest enjoy the day
5th Nov 2019 4:32am
I truly must thank you for the most sweetest comment and believing in me as you encouraged me along this beautiful journey, enjoy your evening and a better tomorrow as well
4th Nov 2019 3:46am
You are warrior. Glad it proved to be that memorable experience you trained for. Congratulations!
5th Nov 2019 4:35am
Any congratulations coming you means the world itself to me and I truly thank you with all my heart and soul for the acclamation, enjoy your evening and do try to stay warm as well
4th Nov 2019 6:13am
Echo Tenderloin. I add my own words:
Before - Go, girl!
After - Well done.
I have been doing early morning exercise runs at home (age 60 did you notice any/many older runners in NY?) nearly 3 months now but I will give myself 12 months before deciding to try any public runs.
Before - Go, girl!
After - Well done.
I have been doing early morning exercise runs at home (age 60 did you notice any/many older runners in NY?) nearly 3 months now but I will give myself 12 months before deciding to try any public runs.
5th Nov 2019 4:49am
Before - Go, girl!
After - Well done.
When you are in the last mile of any marathon, that is the hardest, and it is strange because not matter how many miles your sore and tired feet have pounded that pavement, the last mile is the crème of the crop, once you cross that finish line, and glance over at your time of completion... you feel like crying knowing you were at one with your body, in heart, mind, and spirit, feeling a since of an endorphin melancholy; looking at all the other runners still floating in you did and did not give.
Thank you for reading and then comment. Have a blessed Tuesday and yes there were older people of your senior blazing their marks, an older couple passed me
After - Well done.
When you are in the last mile of any marathon, that is the hardest, and it is strange because not matter how many miles your sore and tired feet have pounded that pavement, the last mile is the crème of the crop, once you cross that finish line, and glance over at your time of completion... you feel like crying knowing you were at one with your body, in heart, mind, and spirit, feeling a since of an endorphin melancholy; looking at all the other runners still floating in you did and did not give.
Thank you for reading and then comment. Have a blessed Tuesday and yes there were older people of your senior blazing their marks, an older couple passed me
5th Nov 2019 00:23am
5th Nov 2019 4:39am
Well a toast to you is in order for that endurance, and perseverance, and thank you handsome one for reading and then commenting. Have a blessed evening as well, and a better tomorrow
5th Nov 2019 12:31pm
5th Nov 2019 11:52pm
Echoing such a sweet Big Apple sentiment, and thank you sincerely with love and hugs for the read and comment, enjoy your evening handsome one
23rd Dec 2019 3:00am
Awesome writing... Great for you!!! Sorry I'm just now discovering this one :)
