"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Isn't that how the saying goes? Sweat has been an enemy of mine for so long. I avoided it at all cost. As a matter of fact, my maiden name is Sweat. As I grew up, I never really lived up to that name. I only 'glistened'. Florida is a very sticky, humid environment to live. Why would anyone WANT to be outside sweating? That's such a miserable way to spend your time, right? Or is that wrong?
Sweat and I have grown to appreciate each other over the past few months, since we've been training for our half marathon. It overtakes every square inch of my body when I'm running. I become completely drenched as if I just jumped out of a pool. Every drop reinforces to me all of the hard work I've been putting into training. The more I sweat, the more I feel empowered. We even play a little game while I'm running, sweat and I. Occasionally a little bead of sweat will trickle its way to the tip of my upper lip. When it gets just to the right point, I blow it into the air sending it flying. Sometimes it will even divide into three separate drops! But it is the little things that keep you going, right?
Happy sweating everyone!
I'm so happy for you and a little bit grossed out at the same time. I love it!
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