Friday, July 25, 2008

8 Mile

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Photograph Courtesy of Heather. Thanks Heather!
Eight mile. Isn't that the name of a movie starring Eminen? Ya, ya it was.
What else is it? How about the number I ran today. 8. Eight. Oito...as in I ran eight friggin' miles today.
I know, I know, I can hardly believe it myself. My legs and knees are feeling it. My tired self is feeling it.
Long about mile six I was wondering what the "H" I was doing to myself by running? Who does this to themselves? Well, apparently I am, and I do.
When I hit mile three this morning, this song came on my iPod. The words just struck a cord in me. I began bawling on my run this morning. Yep, as I ran through the ghetto...I was crying. Here is the song:



I love Alanis Morissette.

I have heard this song almost everyday for the last month, today I just listened to the words, and I felt like this is how my life is. I'm just plugging along, hoping and wishing that the next step I take gets me where I want to go. Don't we all kind of "fake it til we make it"?

I know I do...and just like with so many things in my life, I am going to keep on doing it...until I am really doing it, until I am all that I want and hope to become.

Maybe even a runner.

Hopefully all the other things that brought me to my weeping knees today. Ya those things especially.

24 comments:

Andrea Lemon said...

Kim, This is SO wonderful. I love it. I would also LOVE to do the Provo Marathon with you in October. That would be amazing. Keep pushing yourself. Your an inspiration to me.

Carlotta said...

WOW~ I ran from my car to work today and I don't even think that is a half of a mile. I was seriously thinking to myself there is NO realistic way I could run with you. Now I read this and - HOLY CRAP! ROCKIN AWESOME! Lots of emotions in this post my friend. Thank you for sharing. You are a pilar of strength to many.

Alanis - Good music and love her too.

Carrie said...

Way to go Kim! 8 miles! Holy cow! I'd be on the side of the road DEAD! LOL! I thought I was the only one that liked Alanis. Love you!

Sell...Party Of 4 said...

Amazing! Really, how did you do it? Did you work up to it? I hate running, but it seems to be the only thing that my body likes to do to lose weight. =( I always give up, and then I start gaining again.

Amy and Josh said...

8 miles!! I can barely make 1 mile these days. You are on your way to GREAT things Kim. . . I love her music too, but haven't heard this one until just now. Thanks!

Amy and Josh said...

You are GORGEOUS lady!!!

Cassie said...

8 miles? You're even more amazing than I thought. Keep it up woman. I'm so proud of you!

Rebecca Tyler said...

Wow..that is seriously awesome! You go girly! :o)LOVE the photo of you! Gorgeous!

Amanda said...

You are gorgeous!!! Go Kimmie!!

Anonymous said...

came across your blog today, and this song is so amazing I love it. Her performance of it on Jay Leno was so raw and real. Love it.

heather said...

I wish I could take the credit for that picture, but it's all your sparkling beauty!!

I am so awed that you ran eight miles. That blows my mind!

Fake it til we make it is my motto in life.

The Ashlee said...

Hey cute kim. Way to go on the 8 miles. That is awesome. When i saw the other day you looked so great. You have always looked great, but woman it was extra good. There is something that sparkles in your eye. This song also hits a cord for me. Because i have totally been faking my way through life. Havent truly been happy and i had been faking it. Great song. Thanks for the pics oh i love love love love them. can't wait to get them.

Arianne said...

you go girl! WOW 8 miles! YOu are my idol!! I need to be like you! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that picture of you! you are one hot lady!!

Lindy said...

Beautiful photograph! Congrats on running 8 miles. I always wanted to be a runner but with asthma and some big bazoomas well it just didn't work out for me. I'll just live vicariously through your running.

Frances said...

Hi Kim!!
That is great! You are inspiring and I have started running... not that far yet but probably at some point. :) Keep it up and great work!

ec said...

good job kim...i'm proud of you.

keep it up. you'll be glad you did. and you are beautiful.

Christal said...

YOU ARE AWESOME !! good job makes ya feel good!!
Love the picture you are beautiful!! And I love that song!!! YOu really are amazing!!

moosh in indy. said...

So this one time, I ran, um, to the store. For Oreos.
The end.
Good job lady. You're a tiger RAWR!

Holly said...

Wow I am so impressed! You are looking mighty gahhhgeous!

Leisha said...

Lady you rock! I am so amazed at your 8 miles. You go girl! And you look amazing in that picture. Just so kick back and chill. So you.

Amy said...

Wow! Thats crazy cool! Haha, maybe I should've run with you more, instead of wheezing on the sidelines. I'm proud of you!

Leisha said...

You can't see it but I'm bowing down in an "I'm not worthy" pose! That is incredible! I struggle to WALK only 5 miles! Run? Eight? Pfffft. YOu rock.

Laur said...

Holy crap you get so many comments.
First off, that is the most gorgeous picture of you EVER.
secondly, I hvae always had a love hate relationship with running, love because I want to be a runner, and hate because I can't.
When I say can't I mean I can't even run one mile. I might not even be able to run a quarter of a mile.
How many miles did you start off with when you began your training?

Lace said...

From Eminem to Alanis! Awesome! Yea, I saw Alanis do this song live and she is amazing to watch... crazy- but amazing to see that voice come out of her! Love the song, so pretty!

I'm so excited for you and your half marathon! You're probably up to 12 miles by now! I'm impressed!

(what the heck? Your word verification is always hard for me to pass! Why?)