Training for a marathon can be lonely at times. I think every now and then we like to have a bit of encouragement out on the road. My Saturdays offering water to my store's marathon training program gives me the opportunity to be that encouragement. I get to be that friend.
This was brought home to me today as I stood under threat of rain for the runners to come by, so I could give water and some encouragement. An older man in the group(62), told me that he appreciates me there each week. He said, "You are there when I need that lift." That's what a friend does.
So maybe I should change my job title to professional running friend?
Charlie
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