August 2008 brought the Summer Olympics and a great opportunity to boost motivation.  I know my television has been tuned in for every opportunity to watch.  It is addicting and I have discovered myself watching until midnight many nights and dragging the next morning to get up for work.  It has been fun watching especially after meeting a few of our Olympic hopefuls in person just this year.    I was fortunate to be able to watch the Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials in Boston and see the Triathlon Olympians throughout the year as well.  They are amazing!  Can you imagine?  The challenges, the drive, the intense schedules, the injuries they face?  These are all things we come up against as well as Missouri River Runners -- but on a smaller scale.  How do you handle all of these obstacles?  How do you find the motivation? I hope you are able dig into your Olympian from within and reach for your GOLD!  

As August draws to a close we are looking forward to our Race for Hope.  This is an amazing event!  If you have never done this one, I encourage you to come out for a great day.  It is beautiful at Adams Nature Preserve and the race provides support to our very own local cancer center.  Jean Gill has done a fantastic job managing this race for years! I encourage you to bring your family or invite some friends.  You will be glad you did!  I hope to see you there!

Keep on runnin’

Patty Considine