So, I’m not entirely sure why this dawned on me this morning, but 26 years ago today I walked a 26K marathon and then turned around and went to my prom that night. I was 16 years old.
Granted, many people told me I was nuts to walk that marathon and do my prom the same night. Of course I was stubborn and did it anyway. The marathon was a tradition for me and my best friend, so I was determined to see it through. The one problem I did not anticipate was that my feet would be swollen from the walking. For the prom, I had these amazing shoes that I just HAD to have to go with the dress, and with the swollen feet, it was a nightmare. They barely fit. I hardly danced at all at my own prom and I think I was home by 11, on the very night I had permission to be out later. I was SO tired.
Why do we do things like that? I know I was a teenager, but we get something in our head that it just HAS to happen … and we go for it. I don’t regret it, truly I don’t. I just wish I could have that kind of resolve in my present day. I need to pick a marathon or a walk or something, pay the registration fee, and the commit to it. I am sad to confess I have not done any kind of marathon or walk for charity like that since the very day I’m referring to above.
And once I find the race or walk that I am going to do … I will not likely dance in heels that same evening.
As always, make champion choices,
The Healthy Habit Lady
April 26, 2012
The Healthy Habit Lady 
Reblogged this on The Healthy Habit Lady and commented:
of course now it is THIRTY years ago today – yikes !
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