Day 29 - Rest

"Without an open-minded mind, you can never be a great success." - Martha Stewart

Miles Ran: 84.8 Dollars Raised: $526.20 (Thank you Debbie & Scott Abel!!!!)

I was sitting here trying to think of what my theme of the day was, and came to the conclusion that it was about keeping an open mind--in many ways.

I tried a few new things today, including a Russian restaurant--complete with Samsa, Sturgeon, Chocolate Mousse and fruit Blintz, and cranberry and pepper vodka shots (both very flavorful and delish). I never would just think out of the blue to go try Russian cuisine, but it turned out to be amazing--as was the new company I was with.

But I was thinking how also, through this training process, that you definitely have to have an open mind about trying new things. New techniques, new routes, training schedules, new eating habits, new challenges you face... there's a lot of aspects of running that you could easily turn your head at and think that your way is better (which, maybe it is for you, but how would you know unless you try?)