I met my hero!
How exciting is that? Wow!
For a couple years now on my way home from work in the am I meet a gentleman out running. And I mean he runs! I see him on different parts of the highway depending on what time of morning it is, and I admire him so much. I watch him run and he seems so free and just glides.
I started waving at him and giving him some shaka whenever I would see him. He started waving back and now it is a morning ritual for us to greet each other with shaka and big grins….
I want to run like he does, like the wind, so free and graceful and easy. As you know I am taking up running, but trust me when I tell you there is nothing graceful or easy about me. I bounce and ripple, and my thighs thunder, but oh I love it. When I run I feel free…
So to get back to my story…..On Tuesday after I taught Heartcode, I stopped at Long’s Drugs to pick up some shampoo and stuff and as I was walking to the store day dreaming as usual, I heard a man say, “I know you.” I looked up and there was my runner…………..WOW!
He said, “I see you every day smiling and waving at me and it just makes my day.” I had a shit ass grin from ear to ear and told him that he was my hero and I wanted to be able to run just like him. This is what he told me….he runs 20 miles everyday but Saturday and Sunday. Saturday he runs 8 miles and Sunday he rests. That is 108 miles a week he runs……….OMG, he is truly my hero 
His name is Mazie and he told me to just keep at it and when I was ready to do my first 5k, he would run with me……….WOW!
I met my hero, and he is flesh and blood and even thou he doesn’t wear a cape, he is definitely superman…..I met my hero :) WOW
Posted on January 10th, 2009 by islandgrl
Filed under: General
That is so awesome. Isn’t it amazing how WE can make someone’s day too. He likes your waving to him. This is a great story and I am so glad you were able to meet him. What an inspiration. If you ever watched the movie, The Incredibles, you will remember that real super heros don’t wear capes because capes can get stuck and be used against you. He is truly a super hero - no cape. Besides, real ones don’t need to advertise. Hugs to you! Have a great day!!!
Very awesome…meeting one’s heroes. He sounds like a very NICE hero, too, so you obviously have chosen well.
Best,
Z
Awesome! How fantastic is that?
Dang girl - wouldn’t that be the shit!? You getting coached by a real runner!
See, that smile can move mountains!
xoxoxoxo
That is awesome! I used to go to a different gym and there was an older gentlemen there every single day. He was easily into his later 60s, and had an O2 tank. But he stretched, and jogged, and lifted weights every single day. And he was my hero. But, I never actually had the guts to tell him that.
108 miles?! A week?!?! I don’t even do that in my car! (No, really, Tahoe is like a 5 mile circle)