Runner's World

On Facebook, Runner's World posted this:

Sunday is Father's Day! To celebrate, tell us in 50 words or less: How has your dad inspired your running? Post your response and a photo of your dad on our wall. We'll pick our favorites to include in a slideshow on runnersworld.com! | Please remember, sharing your response gives us permission to use your content on our website. Thank you!

Honestly, I have been avoiding all things Father's Day for obvious reasons, but for some reason this post caught my attention.  I decided to share my mini-story on their page, and who knows, maybe it will end up in the slideshow.  Here is my mini-story (it is REALLY hard to write in 50 words or less...my post, for the record, was exactly 50 words):

Nothing has broken me more than watching my beloved dad die of pancreatic cancer. Depressed, my doctor gave me medication to cope. When that didn't help I turned to running. With each step I take, I grow stronger physically and emotionally. Running has helped me heal while honoring my dad.

Dad and Me!