On July 12th I was in Utica, NY for yet another 5K run. Again, the conditions for running could not be better - cool and sunny. This run is the famous “Boilermaker”. Runners – 10,000 runners – as far away as Africa and Europe participate in this run. If you run or know someone that does, you have got to get yourself to the Boilermaker. It is a 15K run. However, the race is also setup to accommodate 5K trainees – that would be me! I have my sights on the 15K for July 2011.
This event is incredible. There are so many spectators that you feel like you are a famous runner. The crowd is full of positive energy. You can feel it! At the intersections and in the
parks there are rock bands playing live, a 12 piece bag pipe ensemble, cheers from spectators, people in costumes, people handing out water, people having fun everywhere. It’s a great way to get your endorphins charged. I met a runner at the post party and he was 75 years young! I guess I have a lot more years of running ahead of me. It is a place where everyone is excited for everyone. It is a little bit of Utopia in all our lives.
After the run there is a huge party with Nik and the Nice Guys playing. There is FREE BEER and sandwiches. Imagine a crowd of 20,000 people partying and drinking at 10:00am. It is all in fun and in the spirit of camaraderie. It’s great to see so many diverse people – age, size, race, and gender – all in one group. The race also has a wheelchair category. How inspirational to see all types of people competing.
Can you believe it? And, all this action is happening in little Utica, NY.
Okay, now back to reality. Monday morning July 13th I now prepare for the work world. I am thinking about all the finish lines I’ve crossed in the past week, and now I have to cross the most difficult one; the end of vacation. As I think back, I realize we all cross finish lines in some fashion or form. We all have to compete on some level, whether at work, home, friendships, or relationships. The best we can all do is to cross the finish line knowing that we did our best, with integrity and respect.
As I walk into my studio I feel a sense of joy to be back. I am here to help women l
ook their best for their special day. It really is a Yin and Yang world. I loved time off and enjoying trips around the state. I also love to hear all about someone else’s joy. It gives one a boost. It is energy in a different form. I have learned that energy creates energy. Go out there and find yours!
This event is incredible. There are so many spectators that you feel like you are a famous runner. The crowd is full of positive energy. You can feel it! At the intersections and in the
parks there are rock bands playing live, a 12 piece bag pipe ensemble, cheers from spectators, people in costumes, people handing out water, people having fun everywhere. It’s a great way to get your endorphins charged. I met a runner at the post party and he was 75 years young! I guess I have a lot more years of running ahead of me. It is a place where everyone is excited for everyone. It is a little bit of Utopia in all our lives.After the run there is a huge party with Nik and the Nice Guys playing. There is FREE BEER and sandwiches. Imagine a crowd of 20,000 people partying and drinking at 10:00am. It is all in fun and in the spirit of camaraderie. It’s great to see so many diverse people – age, size, race, and gender – all in one group. The race also has a wheelchair category. How inspirational to see all types of people competing.
Can you believe it? And, all this action is happening in little Utica, NY.
Okay, now back to reality. Monday morning July 13th I now prepare for the work world. I am thinking about all the finish lines I’ve crossed in the past week, and now I have to cross the most difficult one; the end of vacation. As I think back, I realize we all cross finish lines in some fashion or form. We all have to compete on some level, whether at work, home, friendships, or relationships. The best we can all do is to cross the finish line knowing that we did our best, with integrity and respect.
As I walk into my studio I feel a sense of joy to be back. I am here to help women l
ook their best for their special day. It really is a Yin and Yang world. I loved time off and enjoying trips around the state. I also love to hear all about someone else’s joy. It gives one a boost. It is energy in a different form. I have learned that energy creates energy. Go out there and find yours! 
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