Turning Unexpressed Love and Grief into Purpose
Running the London Marathon is something I’ve thought about since I first started running, but it was never something I truly believed I would do. I mean, what is actually fun about running 26.2 miles? In case you didn’t know, it is a very long way… I changed my opinion when I watched the race in person for the first time. The atmosphere was incredible, complete strangers cheering for one another and so many iconic landmarks throughout the course. It was inspiring, and I finally understood why people signed up. But even then, I didn’t have the desire to join them; I felt that to run that distance in such an inspiring environment, I needed a purpose. This year, I am running the London Marathon because I have that purpose. That purpose is my Mum. On December 3, 2021, I lost Mum. She was a special soul whom I looked out for my entire life. Nothing prepares you for the pain of losing someone you love so dearly. The grief felt abrupt, and I was instantly hit with a feeling that I hadn’t mad...