Tons of water, a big breakfast of eggs, B12 and Iron supplements - it's true, the National Capital Race is taking place at 5 p.m. this afternoon near Parliament Hill. The funny part? I'm running in it.
I picked up my race kit, which is comprised of a t-shirt, running bib and timing chip, last night at Carleton University. The vibe was great, everyone was in a great mood (and looking especially fit). I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety, because I'm not sure if I'm strong enough for this. The intense training that I had planned to do did not take place, so now I've got to resort to my secret stash of personal endurance and aggressivity that I keep reserved for athletics and times of desperation. Stay tuned to know if I made it across the finish line. However, even though the timing chip attached to my shoelaces will record the distance and time it took, don't look for my stats here. It's all for the fun of it, right?
Maybe I should just pretend that I'm trying to catch a train again...
Gulp,
Camille
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Here's Camille's answers to my 4 questions. It's inspiring...
1. What causes you to get up in the morning?
(Apart from an 8am chiropractic appointment...)
Two things: First, the breath of life. My life, the lives around me, the earth and everything that exists is a mystery, a marvel, a miracle to me. I can't but not want to breath this life that I have. Second, possibility. Possibility exists in every second of every new day. A small realization. A call from a friend. A new wonder. A growing heart. A bigger mind. An unexpected change. Possibility is hope, and it's grand.
2. What do you want to wake up in ten years with more of?
More laughter, more peace, more experience, more dreams. A better sense of belonging to this world and the people in it. More love in my heart. And, more books, more shoes, more art!
3. What is the legacy you want to leave?
I want to leave a legacy of ACTION.
Because if our legacy is just a thought, just an intangible idea, without action it will become static and forgotten. I want to transmit the idea that every single person counts, that every one person is unique and can chnage the world if he/she wants to. I want to leave a legacy of love, intelligence, compassion and kindness. I want to leave a legacy of art; of books; of beautiful friendships and connections which may lead to new ones for the people I've left behind.
4. What does it mean to you to be fully alive?
To take advantage or explore every possibility that could allow me to have a bigger heart, a stronger mind, a kinder touch, a wiser approach. To do everything with a sense of awareness. To see the fun and joy in things big and little. To follow my own heart, my own voice, my own path, no matter the obstacles or differences I may encounter. To breath the breath of life, and enjoy it, in all its beauty, complexity, ups and downs.
Camille
Here's Camille's answers to my 4 questions. It's inspiring...
1. What causes you to get up in the morning?
(Apart from an 8am chiropractic appointment...)
Two things: First, the breath of life. My life, the lives around me, the earth and everything that exists is a mystery, a marvel, a miracle to me. I can't but not want to breath this life that I have. Second, possibility. Possibility exists in every second of every new day. A small realization. A call from a friend. A new wonder. A growing heart. A bigger mind. An unexpected change. Possibility is hope, and it's grand.
2. What do you want to wake up in ten years with more of?
More laughter, more peace, more experience, more dreams. A better sense of belonging to this world and the people in it. More love in my heart. And, more books, more shoes, more art!
3. What is the legacy you want to leave?
I want to leave a legacy of ACTION.
Because if our legacy is just a thought, just an intangible idea, without action it will become static and forgotten. I want to transmit the idea that every single person counts, that every one person is unique and can chnage the world if he/she wants to. I want to leave a legacy of love, intelligence, compassion and kindness. I want to leave a legacy of art; of books; of beautiful friendships and connections which may lead to new ones for the people I've left behind.
4. What does it mean to you to be fully alive?
To take advantage or explore every possibility that could allow me to have a bigger heart, a stronger mind, a kinder touch, a wiser approach. To do everything with a sense of awareness. To see the fun and joy in things big and little. To follow my own heart, my own voice, my own path, no matter the obstacles or differences I may encounter. To breath the breath of life, and enjoy it, in all its beauty, complexity, ups and downs.
Camille
Hey Ali, thanks for taking the time to write these out!
xo
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