It's Not What Other People Believe You

I Didn't Get Nervous When I Ran, But I Get Nervous Watching Other People Now. I Root For Anybody With A Usa On Their Chest.

I Was Diagnosed With Graves' Disease, An Illness Of The Thyroid Gland. Instead Of Surgery, I Was Given Radiation Treatment.

People See Me Now And Ask If I'm Still Running. I May Look Like I Am, But I'm Really Not. People Think I Still Run Every Day But I Ran For 25 Years And I Deserve To Not Do Anything But Walk Or Ride The Bike With My Kids.

I Always Said A Prayer Before I Ran, And My Prayer Was To Win. My Prayer Was That God Would Allow Me To Run My Best On That Day, Or Better Than My Best. So Whatever The Outcome Is, I Have To Be Satisfied With It If I Know I Gave It My Best Effort.

My Grandma Passed Away At 98 1/2 And I Want To Live To 100. I Want To Be Able To Do What I Can Do Even At 100.