Find Your Tribe

Yet again I have failed in the world of blogging. I have not posted since the marathon and there has definitely been a lot of exciting things happening. I will post about my run streak as well as Princess weekend, but right now I want to write about finding your tribe.

Your what?

Your tribe.

Something I have learned throughout this crazy running experience is that you only get stronger when you surround yourself with strong and encouraging people. You need people around you that push you to be your best self. You need the challenge.

My tribe is pretty big and pretty kick ass if I do say so  myself. My Mamas from MRTT are always pushing me and always challenging me. It is so refreshing to have a group of women who constantly build each other up. 

My running buddies are equally amazing. Sometimes you just need a run with one other person. Sometimes those runs are filled with conversation (maybe more conversation that running) and sometimes they are quiet, but words are not needed. 

My family is fantastically supportive. My sister is constantly cheering for me, my niece is as well. My parents came out to cheer us on in their pj's for goodness sakes! It doesn't get much better than that!

My kiddos are so proud and honestly it means the world. They get excited when they see me on a course and they tell me how proud they are of me even after a weekend run. 

Of course I cannot talk about my tribe without mentioning the chief himself. I'll tell you what, I lucked out. Scott is one of the most supportive members of my tribe. He pushes me, supports me and keeps me going. This past race weekend when I knew I was close to a PR my phone was blowing up with texts from him telling me to "GOOOOOOOOO!" Not everyone gets this kind of support from a spouse. I mean, really, this distance running is a total time suck and kills most date nights (Oh you wanted to eat cajun food tonight, yeah I'm running 10 in the morning that won't end well), but he gets it. As he enters the world of duathlons and triathlons I can only hope that I am as much of a support system as he is for me. 

Everyone needs a tribe. Everyone needs a support system in this world. I will happily join your tribe and help cheer you along the way! 

I May Be Bragging, But....

You know when you have something that is totally and completely awesome and you do not realize it until you realize not everyone has that? Not to brag about Scott more than I already do but, seriously, he's awesome. 

I've already mentioned that he came to cheer me on at the half marathon a few weeks ago even though he had strep, but this week he took it to a whole different level.  I've had my medals from my races just sitting in a drawer because I could never decide what I wanted to do with them. I had talked about making shadow boxes with the bib and the medal, but that's a little crazy and would take up far too much wall space. Scott, knowing that I've been wanting to do something, took it upon himself to find me a display for my medals. Check it out:

I was genuinely shocked when I saw this. I had no idea he was even looking for something for me.  When I asked him why he thought to do this he said, "You earned those medals, they deserve to be shown off." 

I am so lucky to have a husband that supports me in the crazy things I do and even if he is sick, he has a smile on his face and an "I'm proud of you" on his lips when I see him. Even though my running is for me and proving to myself that I can do it, it's just as much a part of having someone to support me and believe in me. I don't know if I would have done any of my half marathons without Scott's support and constant cheering. Have I ever mentioned he has all of my race times saved? 

I'm one lucky and blessed girl and I thank the good Lord every night for Scott and his support. 

*end bragging now*