Hi, this is Debbie Boyle's coach at Mojo for Running.

A couple of weeks ago, I read a blog post titled, Date a Girl Who Runs, by Jamie Pizarro, aka The Bull Runner.

Jamie is a 30-something wife and mother of two based in Manila Philippines.

When I read this, I felt compelled to share it with many people.

I really felt a connection with it.

So I emailed Jamie to ask her permission to share it here with you,

and I'm happy to say she consented.

Jamie's blog is titled The Bull Runner, and you can read it at the bullrunner.com.

Data girl who chooses to move than to let the world pass her by. She will cover the roads with you

while talking about the mundane to the profound without gasping for air.

She will notice and appreciate the little things, the extra cushioning of her shoes,

the softness of the pavement versus concrete, or how much cooler it is to run 30 minutes earlier in the summer.

Take her to a race and be there with her 30 minutes before gun start.

You will watch her fret over her gels and her hydration and the portoliths.

You will laugh because she gives so much importance to running as if it was her entire life.

But you will learn later on that it only shows how passionate she can be about what is important to her.

Hold her jittery hands before you enter the assembly area.

She will hope to break her PR at the half marathon.

But do not wish her luck. She won't need it after all the

speed work and tempo runs. Instead, show her a reassuring smile that she'll be fine and that you'll

be proud of her, whether she finishes first or 50th. Let her know that you'll be waiting at the finish line,

or at least she'll show up there in case she finishes several minutes before you do.

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