1. A Good Listener - Everyone who knows him, knows this about him -- He doesn't talk much, but he's a very good listener. He is my ultimate sounding board. I can talk to him about running for hours, and just when I think I am already boring him half to death, he shows genuine concern for my issues or rants (if any), shares his opinion and most importantly, shows empathy.
2. TLC - When I'm injured or if my body is aching, he checks up on me from his work from time to time to see how I'm feeling. He reminds me of what I should be doing so I could heal faster or tells me to step away from the chores so I could rest. Last night he offered to cook dinner so I could R.I.C.E. my knee. One thing he's really good at is putting KT Tape on my ankles.
3. Cheerleader - The first time Michael saw me cross the finish line, he said he was teary-eyed. He wasn't exactly in a cheerleader outfit, but he was holding a camera and a banner. He was right there waiting for me with a proud look on his face. Like I won first place or something. Seeing him that way actually felt like I did win the race. He hugged me really tight and told me how very proud he was of me. Even before that, I saw him twice in different areas of the course and heard him shout out, "Go Hana!" Hearing that and seeing him felt like taking a double dose of GU Roctane! (*Hana* is what we call each other. Our term of endearment. Long Story ;p)
awww...the site of this wipes away the fatigue
The only reason why I can run is because I have an incredibly supportive man behind me. So if you have a partner that doesn't complain about your running, who makes sure you get your run in because he understands what "ME TIME" means, and encourages you to be your best...I'm giving you a virtual high five right now. We are lucky! It's their encouragement and support that gets us to that start line.
30 Days of Thanks (Day 4)
Who's your biggest fan?
Awesome. You are indeed lucky!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet sweetie! I don't really have a biggest fan, yet. Trying to morph my BF into that. :)
ReplyDeleteSO sweet :) support is the only way it can be done!
ReplyDeleteThat is just amazing. My wife is the same way, giving support and realizing that running is just what I do. She knows it is something that I have to do. She is always asking how my run went that day, and is always there at the finish line for me. So thankful for my loving and supportive wife.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest fan in life? Hubby - he's supportive of my running and made it to the finish line of the first half...
ReplyDeleteMy biggest running fan? I would say my friend Angela Lee who's always giving me advice and who even flew from LA to run my first 1/2 by my sid.
Julie. I. love. this. post.
ReplyDeleteOne and three.
1 & 3. Those ones - most important to me for sure. Thanks for sharing this with us.
He sounds pretty amazing.
YAY for you & YAY to Michael for being awesome Michael!!
How sweeet of him to cheer you on and take care of you!
ReplyDeletemy boyfriend came to my first half and he was soo proud of me. i would say he is my biggest fan. on days where i slack on running, he reminds me of how much i beat myself up after the fact. it always encourages me to push forward! :)
I really like this post. Michael is certainly the best. I know how I appreciate my family that always support me. Yes, our supporting fans are the best!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww!!! Sweet man.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are definitely my biggest fans... definitely.
Very lucky! And such a nice write-up to thank him as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree... you are lucky. I think my biggest fans are my fiance & my mom.
ReplyDeletegreat post, you're very lucky to have him!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific sounding guy, there's not many of them out there that would show so much support or interest. If I didn't already have a super duper guy of my own I'd be very very jealous!
ReplyDeletesuper like! goodluck sa upcoming marathon mo ate Julie! Rock on!
ReplyDeleteawwwwww
ReplyDeleteof course I think my biggest fans are actually my dogs, but that's probably not the answer I'm supposed to give. ;-)
This is such a great post!
ReplyDeleteI lost who could have been my number one fan. She made my race worth every while. But, I have to move on and find someone who can cheer me on.
Keep it up! I'm also a fan of his kontrabida roles back home.
:D
so sweet and loving... :)
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