Really think you don't?

I've heard our neighborhood dubbed as Melrose Place; not because we're living in the lap of luxury or full of drama, but there's a group of about 15 of us, that have become great friends. 


Many summer evenings and nights were spent in the common park, consuming BEvERages... but I was usually the one that wouldn't drink, or might have only one because of an early morning run or ride or race. Occasionally they'd ask about my running, or whatever, but I try not to bore my non-running friends by only talking about that.


Today, something interesting happened, at a baby shower we threw for one of the neighbors. Sitting next to one of the girls, she turns to me, and says "I want to do the 10k Zoo Run!" This conversation soon got two other girls involved, who now also want to try to train for the 5k, and to which I'll commit! Awesome!


A short time later, with 12 of us in the room, the conversation somehow went from a weekend in Vegas to P90X... huh!? When some of them found out that I did it, and stuck with it for the 90 days AND have continued with Insanity, they were shocked! Talked about that for a bit... and now it seems that there may be a few willing to give it a try now!! Sweet!


Later still, one of the guys asked if Terron was still doing the Ride for Heart -- a local 25k, 50k, and 75k ride to raise money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  For some of my newer readers, this is a ride I wanted to do last year, but couldn't because of injury. Little did I know how much this would affect us only a few short months later, when Terron's father suddenly passed away at the age of 34 of a heart attack. My grandmother also had a stroke last week :( -- so I will be riding the 75k route to honor them both.  Family, friends, and bloggers have helped me far exceed my initial fundraising goal of $500, so I've doubled it to $1000, currently sitting at $830 raised!! So, once again, a HUGE THANK YOU! Still time to help if you can by clicking here, no amount is too small, and is greatly appreciated! Looks like another 3 people will be signing up for the ride! YAY!!


People have called me inspiring after learning of my story. Having had the brain surgery for epilepsy, then quitting smoking; but most of the people I was with today don't know about that! They just know me as the one that runs, rides, swims, or works out! Who would have known that I could inspire other people by just being me, and doing the things I enjoy! That I had the 'power' to encourage others to do the same!  I feel so incredibly proud right now...


Don't think you inspire anyone? You're probably wrong!!! Maybe they just haven't told you yet!! Who are you inspiring without even knowing?  :)