Running Like A “Girl On Fire”…

“Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor.”

~ Effie Trinket/Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

 I am a big fan of the Hunger Games books.  With “Catching Fire” premiering this weekend… I have decided to dedicate this post to all of the loyal HG fanatics out there.  The main character, Katniss, is one bad mother… shut your mouth.  Her focus, drive and determination were the attributes that kept her going throughout all of her trials and tribulations.  Maybe that’s what attracted me to the books.  Or was it the Gale – Katniss – Peeta love triangle. J  All I know is that it takes focus, drive and determination to make through some of the fitness challenges I set for myself.  Yeah… I just tied Hunger Games into my fitness blog.  Don’t hate… appreciate… LOL! 

 

I was pretty bummed that I couldn't run the McKinney Mini Half Marathon with my Road Runner buddies earlier this month.  I trained quite hard and was really looking forward to it.  However… life happens and I couldn’t run the race that morning.  I was able to attend a community service project that made me feel great.  God has the master plan and everything happens for a reason.

 

So since I was not able to run the race… I did have the focus, drive and determination to pledge to my buddies that would run a half marathon on my own. Who does that?  People that are "half crazy" and addicted to endorphins I guess.  LOL!  Anyway… I got my son taken care of and started my run.  I was feeling good.  The weather was nice.  My legs were strong.  My music was pumping.  The only problem was I got started later than I wanted too.  I was only able to get in 11 miles on my 13.1 commitment run.  It got dark way too quick... darn daylight savings time. LOL! Either way... I am glad I got out there and ran, but safety always comes first.

 

I think Katniss would have been proud.  With my focus, drive and determination I truly think I could out run 4 maybe even 5 of those HG tributes.  LOL!  Th-th-th-th – that’s all folks!

 

Until next time… Happy (run like a tribute) Running

~ LR… OMM40:31