that Girl can't run a mile

When I was in the 10th grade, I was overweight.

I was suppose to run a mile to pass gym class.

I dragged myself around that track.

Most of the time, I walked.

My gym teacher even yelled at me to take larger strides.

I was about 180 pounds, 4 foot 10.

I had exercise induced asthma.

On that day I felt humiliated.

Today. I ran 6.5 miles.

my goal was a 10k. And I ran that and then some!

While I was running I kept remembering that I can never quit.

I can never give up.

I couldn't run a mile just a few years ago. And now..

I'm on my way to a half marathon.

Running has brought me the strength, I never knew I had.