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So I ran a few miles today<\/a>. They were pretty easy, but I packed my gloves, all of them, and some my hands were pretty cold. I don’t think I’ll get a run in tomorrow morning, I have too much to do. But I really want to go up the hill one more time. I’m getting a little teary-eyed thinking about not being able to crest that hill again for a while. It is definitely a huge boost to my training. As much as I hate it, I love it.
\nI seriously do wish that my friends get out and run with me in some amazing Italian races. Don’t think for a second I don’t mean it. I hope my family comes and visits as well. It was pretty tough sending off a package of my stuff through the Postal Service today. Which, by the way, if you’re sending stuff overseas, the USPS is the most efficient and economical way to send things. I got about 50 lbs of stuff off for just $150, with the optional insurance. So, as much as people malign it, the United States Postal Service is the best way to ship anything.
\nI don’t think l’ll be able to run tomorrow, I have too much to do, and too little time to do it in. I’m massively nervous, I got really sad saying goodbye to my nieces and nephew, and there’s a huge part of me that doesn’t want to leave my comfort zone. But then there’s most of me that knows that nothing amazing in life ever happened in your comfort zone. That’s true for anybody. All the best things happen when you take risks. When you push the envelope, when you go out and take a massive chance, that’s when the best (and also worst) things happen. My heart is racing, I’m sad that I’m going to miss out on some things, but I know if this works out the way it should (if I put in my best) then I am going to have an amazing adventure, and so many great experiences to share.
\nThat’s the thing, go out and live and have experiences, things mean nothing. Experiences are the key to life. Enjoy! Have fun, keep running and remember; If Gil can run then so can you!<\/p>\n

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