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Endurance, by Sally Arkinstall

20/2/2021

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SPORT
I made it to the start line; spoke words of encouragement to myself.

I don’t recall the exact moment when I signed up for this.

I do remember the early mornings; long training runs, completed before the heat of the day; alcohol free evenings, when that was all I craved.

I bought new running shoes; set up a fundraising page which kept on giving.

I wasn’t fast; I grew strong. I kept on living.

I ran, in his memory, for those who faced adversity they had not chosen. Still running, I crossed the finish line. It was a marathon achievement.
6 Comments
Pamela Kennedy
20/2/2021 06:25:51 pm

Nicely captured, Sally. Life really is a test of endurance.

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Sue Clayton
21/2/2021 01:02:38 am

If this is true I take my hat off to you, Sally. If its fiction the same goes for your runner.

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Sally Arkinstall link
21/2/2021 08:58:57 am

Thank you Sue. Based in truth. In 2018, I did run a marathon. With more stamina than speed. It was part of a pre-60 bucket list!

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Jennifer Lai
21/2/2021 02:21:10 pm

Great story showing that life's hurdles and marathons are not always a physical endeavor.

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Rita
21/2/2021 09:56:01 pm

Nice story.

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Mary Wallace
23/2/2021 05:31:13 am

Lovely Sally. Both your run and your story are awesome.

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