Emotions can be deep rooted to the bottom of your soul. Sometimes you experience an emotion so deep you don't know how to express it. You feel it in every vein and in every ounce of your being, but you don't know quite how to validate it on the outside. This is how I felt on yesterday May 7th, 2011.
At an early hour the morning my guide Cody Boast, my friends from the Gee Gees (Erin, Ariane, Kate), and my new room mate Kara Stalfox were at my door. We were totally pumped for the morning. My idol, and current paralympic team mate Leah Robinson and her mother were at my house, along with my former boss and great friend, Alanna Millington. The morning was off to a great and positive start. To top it all off my former coach, and my biggest idol and mentor in running, Nathalie Cote showed up. At 8 weeks pregnant she ran a 20 minutes 5 km. What an amazing woman!!!
At Calvary Christian Academy we were met with bright eyes and bushy tails! The atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm was in the air. Arriving at Calvary Christian Academy was nothing short of a hero's welcome. Signs and posters were plasted on the walls, Run Noella Run hats were for sale, and student's eager hellos made the smile lines on my face hurt!!
I chose to run with the students and that was the best decision I have ever made. I initially ran with a female student determined to break 23 minutes. She ran smooth and hard, and I am so proud that she did run her goal. As I went back for more runners, I saw goals being met, I saw determination, and I saw passion. I reached the finish line with so many different runners of all levels. I felt an extrodinary sense of happiness and pride. I am so proud of each and every individual that crossed that finish line. Amazing people, amazing stories. I am so very blessed to have been a part of this run.
Today, it wasn't about time, it wasn't about the place I finished. It was all about helping other people to achieve their goals, and I can't think of any bigger reward. It fills my heart with happiness to think of the day, and each and every individual that crossed the finish line. I wanted to "high five" every single person.
Sometimes the greatest victories are not what you as an individual accomplish, but what you help others to do. I can honestly say I love Calvary Christian Acadamy. I love Betsy (the former principal), all the staff and all the students. No word will ever rightfully express my gratitude to them.
To podium at London 2012 is a huge goal - and it feels so much more possible with the help of cummunities such as CCA.
Thank you.
At an early hour the morning my guide Cody Boast, my friends from the Gee Gees (Erin, Ariane, Kate), and my new room mate Kara Stalfox were at my door. We were totally pumped for the morning. My idol, and current paralympic team mate Leah Robinson and her mother were at my house, along with my former boss and great friend, Alanna Millington. The morning was off to a great and positive start. To top it all off my former coach, and my biggest idol and mentor in running, Nathalie Cote showed up. At 8 weeks pregnant she ran a 20 minutes 5 km. What an amazing woman!!!
At Calvary Christian Academy we were met with bright eyes and bushy tails! The atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm was in the air. Arriving at Calvary Christian Academy was nothing short of a hero's welcome. Signs and posters were plasted on the walls, Run Noella Run hats were for sale, and student's eager hellos made the smile lines on my face hurt!!
I chose to run with the students and that was the best decision I have ever made. I initially ran with a female student determined to break 23 minutes. She ran smooth and hard, and I am so proud that she did run her goal. As I went back for more runners, I saw goals being met, I saw determination, and I saw passion. I reached the finish line with so many different runners of all levels. I felt an extrodinary sense of happiness and pride. I am so proud of each and every individual that crossed that finish line. Amazing people, amazing stories. I am so very blessed to have been a part of this run.
Today, it wasn't about time, it wasn't about the place I finished. It was all about helping other people to achieve their goals, and I can't think of any bigger reward. It fills my heart with happiness to think of the day, and each and every individual that crossed the finish line. I wanted to "high five" every single person.
Sometimes the greatest victories are not what you as an individual accomplish, but what you help others to do. I can honestly say I love Calvary Christian Acadamy. I love Betsy (the former principal), all the staff and all the students. No word will ever rightfully express my gratitude to them.
To podium at London 2012 is a huge goal - and it feels so much more possible with the help of cummunities such as CCA.
Thank you.
great post buddy so proud of you!! and of course Leah :)
ReplyDeleteHey there we met last night while dancing and enjoyed your company and took interest what you do and admire your hard training and i'm sure you will do well..I'd like to chat again here is my email ynault@gmail.com talk to you soon and if not , wish you all the luck..Yves
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