While Brenda and I were both injured, we seemed to always find ourselves at the gym pounding away on the arc trainer on Tuesday nights. It was one of the first times that we worked out together that I realized that we would be friends for life (at least I hope). It was a Tuesday when the Biggest Loser came on. I sheepishly asked her if it was ok if we talked during the commercials and watched the show. To my surprise, Brenda said she liked the show also. We have been watching together or at least talking about it ever since.
On Tuesday, we went to Brenda's place to watch the finale. We chatted as we watched the show and cheered on our favorite contestants (I was especially excited when Bernie won the player-at-home money).
As the Finale neared the trainers got up to speak. Jillian was asked how important it was for the winner this year to be a woman. Her response struck a cord with both Brenda and I. "Make impossible your favorite word. Welcome the challenge because when you bring your heart and mind to your intention there's nothing that you can't accomplish."
On Monday, I will take on this challenge with all 500+ of my DFMC teammates by my side. My heart and mind will be thinking about my father and my grandmother, as well as all of the people who have faced cancer. When my IT Band aches I will focus on the goal of raising money for cancer. I will focus on the goal of achieving the impossible. I will look into the smiling faces of all the amazing people I have met. I will see my mom before the hills and tell her I love her. I will not let Heartbreak hill break me. I will cross that finish line with my arms raised proudly and a smile on my face. I will make the impossible happen on Monday, April 21, 2008.
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