Moments D172: Pride

Today was the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and my bestest friend ran the 1/2 marathon. It was her first and she’s been training hard for it.

While I didn’t get a chance to see her off at the start of the run, I did join her Mum in celebrating her finish.

While we waited for her to come around the corner and to cross the finish line, there were many interesting participants of the race. One of the girls who crossed the finish line threw her arms up in the air and then immediately burst into tears. She was checked out by first aid, but she waived them off. I’m guessing (from afar) that it was just an emotional release having actually completed 21km. Another, a gentleman, rode a horse “gangnam style” from 100m to the finish line. How much fun was that to watch?

And then, it was my BFF’s turn. I saw her come around the corner first, then her Mum recognized her. I snapped a few pictures, and then, she crossed the finish line. I whistled my best concert whistle hoping that she’d hear us cheering for her.

I’m so very proud of my dear friend. What an accomplishment. What dedication and resilience she has!

Moments to appreciate a stranger’s accomplishment.

Moments of pride for your friend’s accomplishment.