The post I planned today wasn’t coming out.
I sat on the couch to finish it, but my mind couldn’t focus.
Like all of you, my head and my heart are with the city of Boston after yesterday’s Boston Marathon tragedy.
Rather than a typical Work It Out post, I want to dedicate today to the Marathoners and their supporters that were affected by yesterday’s attack.
Today I’d like to simply propose that however you exercise, you Work It Out in honor of the victims of this devastating event. Lift your weights with focus, get angry at the punching bag, run with purpose… there’s already a Run for Boston Virtual Event organized!
Whatever you do, do it and appreciate this life, and the ability we have to be healthy, be happy, and contribute good to a world that can feel hateful.
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Click here for 13 beautiful helpers.
“I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any evil or misfortune in the world.” – Charles Dickens
How will you honor our Boston friends today?
What GOOD is happening in your world right now?
I couldn’t find the words either. It’s just… I don’t even know. The only thing that helps is focusing on the “helpers” and seeing people rise up and come together in the face of tragedy – there may still be hope for our humanity yet.
I think it’s so important to continue on, and send love, positive energy, thoughts, and prayers to those affected.
It’s horrible how these things are occurring more frequently it seems.
Today, I’m going to live my life for those that aren’t able to all the while praying for everyone involved.
It does seem more frequent. 🙁
Amen to this quote, “Whatever you do, do it and appreciate this life, and the ability we have to be healthy, be happy, and contribute good to a world that can feel hateful.”
I have no words for this. We can only continue to strive for love and giving hope to ourselves and everyone around us. My heart goes out to those affected, and I ran in the sunrise this morning, sending prayers.
A sunrise run sounds like the perfect thing. xoxo
No words here either, as you may have noticed from my record length (in shortness) post today.
Great post babe!
The good happening in my life? Well I just cannot NOT share this story about my Dad that my Mom emailed me yesterday. They are in Barbados right now and my Dad is always making a difference in the world:
A little boy came up to me this morning and was interested in my phone and camera. He was going for X-rays because he had hurt his arm. His Mom said she wasn’t having a good day because she would be spending money on his x-rays. I wished her a better day and they left. Later today we saw them near the beach and Dad went to talk to them. She had the boys x-rays with her and Deshon the young boy was with her. Dad asked her how he was doing and how much x-rays would cost. She told him and he paid for the x-rays!! I had my picture taken with Deshon and then we took a pic of him and his Mom. Such a cutie! But most of all you have a Great Dad!!?<3 🙂 <3
What a beautiful story! It sounds like something my dad would have done. xoxo
amen. With heart and soul we pray. Live, run, workout today (and forever) with purpose, for others!
I’m going to hit the gym this afternoon and of course, it will be in honour of the victims and their supporters. Hearing the stories of runners who ran through the finish line directly to the hospital to donate blood is so inspiring, and shows the true nature of humanity.
That gave me chills!!! Lovely helpers.
couldn’t agree more. i found myself hoping that my crossfit workout is especially tough tonight….just so i can feel a little pain.
That’s exactly how I felt!!!
Thanks for this post, Laura.
Before the bombings yesterday, I had planned to write a post about how I had this awesome Saturday and then with everything that happened in Boston, I felt funny writing it. But then this morning, I started thinking that I should celebrate good things that happen to me and not take them for granted because you never know what can happen in this world.
I think that’s a great perspective. Don’t like them “win” by taking the joy.
I ran this morning. All 6 miles with those victims in my heart. My running partner should have been there. She has run Boson before and qualified again. Certain things happening in her life prevented her from being there. Part of me is very glad too. Her family would have been there at the end waiting on her. So, this morning, we ran together in honor
Whoa. Chills.
I had the same feeling – i cleaned and scrubbed to distract my mind but it was of no help. this is just not fair. I did go for a walk with boston on my mind and most likely spend evening doing something but boston will be remembered.
Indeed. xoxo
I honored Boston by wearing a race shirt 🙂
Good in my world? I passed my next paper for my masters degree. Only 10 more months, baby!
Congrats!!!! You are sooo close!
Honestly, my legs are sore and I wasn’t sure I could do it, but it seems like running in the face of the evil is the only thing to do right now. So I’m going to try.
I heart you. xoxo
I had such a hard time getting myself up and moving this morning. Such a heavy heart… my legs weren’t feeling it either. But I put on some blue and yellow and ran a few miles for Boston. I feel just the tiniest bit better.
I wore my race shirt for my strength training this morning, it was a good reminder to pray for those affected throughout my workout. At work I wore gold & blue, since a race tshirt wouldn’t quite go over well. Sad, still a little shocked, but hopeful that there will be good to shine through despite everything!
I am going to go for a run after class tonight. I will be wearing my race shirt from run the bluegrass and will be running for Boston.
Good for you!!! Hope it was a positive run. 🙂
Loved that last quote & just tweeted! Thank you & yes, working it out in honor of them!
This was the perfect tribute post, Laura.
I never understand these things because no matter the fuel for committing a terrorist act, attacking random people is so senseless. It’s sad when you have to be wary of living your life