Great run today . Today was the first group training day for me. The Marine Corps pace group that I am running was broken down into four sections 9:00-:15, :16-30, :31-45, :46-10:00 . The first mile was at warm-up pace 10:30 following the warm up I felt like pushing myself a bit. I joined the 9:00-:15 pace group and stayed with the coach for the next three miles at a 9:07 pace. The last mile I pushed through with the help of a partner to an 8:30 pace to finish very strong.

The wonderful thing about running with a group is the collective energy generated that helps me push harder. I am not driven as much by the desire to win over others as the inspiration,  “If they can do it, so can I”.  IT, is anything and THEY, are anyone.Sometimes its a person in a book or magazine. Other times it the person right in front of me.

Whatever the fuel, I will finish the race strong.