"My marathon experience this year did not exercise my legs, but my arms."
I did not run, but poured water for the runners. Due to an injury I sustained back in May I found I was unable to train in time for the Self-Transcendence Marathon on August 25th. I was quite disappointed because I have completed the course twice and was aiming for a P.B. However, I was glad to be able to help those transcending themselves around Rockland Lake.
During the hours I spent at the course I saw the runners, for the most part, wearing smiley faces. Standing in one spot, I was surprised how quickly everyone kept coming round again and again. When I looked to the other side of the lake I could see the 3 mile loop was no small distance.
The hours passed by quickly for me. I remember remarking to myself that the hours passed by somewhat more slowly during those times I had run the course myself! Seeing the runners finish gave ME a sense of sarisfaction, especially when seeing them wearing their finishers' medals. Job well done!
Stefanie