A few things I've learned in the last few days:
1. I am so, so lucky - in more ways than I can cover in a blog post. I came to this realization when I had the honor of being assigned a DFMC "patient partner" - meaning, a child who is currently struggling with cancer who is being treated at Dana Farber. Finding out about a six year old little girl who is dealing with cancer instead of enjoying the fun of being a kid is incredibly humbling - and I feel honored that I get to meet her and share a bit of her life.
2. On a much less inspiring note, Jack Fultz isn't kidding when he talks about layering during the winter months - I ran my 4.3 miles today in sub-20 degree, humid weather and wore only running tights on the bottom, and my legs (quite literally!) froze and are still in the process of returning to normalhuman temperatures. This tells me that either A.) Nike running tights are inferior, which wouldn't shock me or B) I should have worn some fleece on top or thermals underneath - any suggestions? It's definitely not going to get any warmer when I go back to Boston!
3. I thought that becoming a serious runner would pretty much guarantee that I look like a big dork - I mean, the running tights, the hydration belt, the hat with the ponytail hole, the crazy looking sweaty person running around Cheesman Park in the cold with a frozen butt... but actually, when I pile on all my cold weather gear, I feel pretty cool. It's funny how a simple thing like running can make you feel like a part of something.
I hope the start of the New Year is treating you all well!
Kelly
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