Well, as days go by and having time to relax and heal up has been going on fine. Much better than I have been expecting. I am to the point where I still think about running and competing but not to the point where I actually go out and do it injured and end up being more injured than before. I just recap on previous races and get the general idea on my next race, which will be a 5k in Fargo, ND which is called the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis.
Even though I am not able to compete at the Turkey Trot in Bismarck, ND on Thanksgiving, I am still saying my prayers for those runners to be safe and for them to get what they want out of the run. Much respect and gratitude for them.
Am I upset or even sad about not being able to compete on Thanksgiving? No, I am a little disappointed but I always tell myself, "There is always next year, the race isn't going away."
My foot pain and shoulder trouble have been feeling better and I am grateful for that. Just a few more days and I am able to start up jogging and finding my way back on the road to the upcoming race. I will be happy again when that happens.
And on a funny note, I was asked about why I have a mohawk when my tribe (Sioux) didn't have mohawks and what it is supposed to represent. To me, having a mohawk isn't just a tribal thing, it is a motivational tool because everyone has their own trademarks or something to give them that edge. The mohawk was just something I thought of last year for my dart team which I play on and it just stuck. When I didn't have the mohawk, I was always asked, "When will we see the mohawk again?" and As I grew it out and showcased it at some running events, people did enjoy it and did compliment me on it. Quite flattering really.
I am to the point where local kids here in Washburn, ND have started calling my hairstyle "Hawkness" which is a nice and fitting nickname. Even though my tribe never had mohawks during battles, this is a new age for everyone to be their own person but still holding onto their traditions and beliefs. I wear mine because I have my own personal battles and my hairstyle means I am ready to do battle, with anyone, anything, anywhere, and anytime. My other motto has always been, "Always give in but never give up" which states that what ever hurts you at that point, that negativity, use it for you own motivation to push forward, to push past everything that is beating you down and stand your ground. Just never give up, on yourself and what you stand for.
My previous blog was on motivation, this one is more based on not only a hairstyle of my personal being but it is also on the evolution of the soul of a person.
My family has shown me a route where you carry your heart on your sleeve and my traditions has taught me to respect others and myself and be generous with whom you meet. Those characteristics I carry with me on a daily basis because we all have one life to live but have we really lived it the way we are supposed to? A question we could ask ourselves from time to time.
As I could down the days to get back out on the road, the running paths, the cold, frigid winter weather, I am more excited. I am being patient but inside, I am excited because of my passion. You could probably harness my energy and adrenaline in a bottle and it could generate a city because I feel this and I live it. I feel like I have lightning in a bottle and the containment isn't enough. That when you are running in front of a crowd of 100 people that sound more like 10,000, the adrenaline pushes you to the point where you don't feel pain or aches or much of anything when you are running.
Even though I forgot to mention one more motivation that keeps me going on different levels and I forgot to mention this because my mind was on different directions but I will acknowledge one more importance and that is the one and only, God.
Without my faith in God, Jesus and the teachings of faith and humanity, I would not be able to accept and love the second chance I have been given. And I am thankful for all.
My faith can never be broken or destroyed because of that strong bond with Jesus and with God. And what people don't know is that before every race, I do read a scripture from the Bible and I focus on that and write it down on a piece of paper and place it in my show to give me that extra step.
If you ever want a great song that has been an awesome workout song that is a Christian Rock song is "On My Own" by Ashes Remain. Which is relating that every battle we all have, we are not in it alone. That God is always behind us, as well as Jesus. Pure passion meets pure beliefs. Blessed be to those who are finding themselves.
Once again, thank you for reading this ongoing blog, and as I start up with workouts, training and upcoming races, I will keep you all informed and post pictures of the process. I wish you all a great day and enjoy it!
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