thankful#132: lots of people on the paths today

I try not to think or care about what other people think of me. The older I get the better I get at it. But there are times that I do care - and I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing when it's like today. I ran just over 12 miles yesterday and my body was feeling it today. My legs were heavy, my back was sore, and it was such a beautiful day that all I could think about was getting back to the playground to see the girls play - I was having a hard time just letting myself run. There were multiple times that considered stopping to stretch my legs out and rest my back. But I didn't. Why? There were so many people out taking advantage of the gorgeous day and I just didn't want them to see me stop. I kept thinking to myself, "okay, after these people go by and I turn that corner I'll stop for a second and stretch." But then another person or group of people would be right around that corner and I'd think the same thing: "I don't want THEM to see me stop either!" So I didn't. I kept trucking. I am usually pretty good at motivating MYSELF. I don't want to see myself quit. But there are times that I can use the extra little push - even if it's just not wanting someone else to see me quit ... or even pause.