Need some inspiration?

My sister Danielle is currently is training for a May marathon, I know she'll do amazing and I think she should know she's an inspiration for all. Her husband was deployed last July, its been tough for everyone, especially the immediate fam (Robby, Danielle and Madison) - but they are making the most of it (skype is a lifesaver), and Danielle has certainly been keeping busy!

This past fall she had been asking me what spring marathons she could do, I threw out a few ideas but nothing really sparked her interest. On a chilly day in February I headed up to run the Amherst, MA 10 miler with her and we bumped into someone promoting the Inaugural Memorial Day Marathon in the Berkshires. He informed us that a portion of the proceeds would benefit the intrepid fallen hero's fund...She knew right then this was the marathon she was going to do. Not only does it go towards a great cause, but having the added motivation of Robby being overseas would help her through the training and the race itself.

For the past few months she has been working hard as a mother, hair-stylist and runner. She's the only person I know who can push a 2 year old for 12+ miles in a jogging stroller - who does that?? She wakes up early in the mornings on the weekends to get her long run in before work...and will take Madison out at any chance she gets. She is not only getting twice the workout by doing so (and prepping herself for an amazing marathon time) - she is teaching her daughter healthy habits, that exercising is fun and molding her into a little runner (and maybe even a hockey player).

One of the most frustrating things I hear from people is that they "don't have time to exercise." Next time you think that, take a look at the people out there - like Danielle, who have a hundred things going on in their life, yet still have time to exercise. You just need to prioritize your time.

I'm looking forward to being with Danielle and Madison on Memorial Day weekend, cheering her on each mile - and watching her run the last 1/4 mile pushing Madison across that finish line. :)