[doggiedo]

I was supposed to walk the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund walk today- 26.2 miles. Since I didn't train as well as I wanted to. I was only going to do the 5k or the 10k portion. But since I broke up with my bf two mos ago and he is the team leader, it's a little awkward. I am not going to walk at all.

I feel like a liar to all the people I took money from who sponsored me in the walk. I also feel like I let myself and my team down by not walking. Even tho much of my decision was based on the fact that I didn't think I could physically walk 26.2 miles. It is about 8 hrs of walking- pretty intense. So now I get I sit back and see my ex's tweets on their journey.

[Shadow-world]

Hi Doggiedo, it's commendable that you had such high aims. I'm thinking of doing some running for charity as well next year.

Try not to beat yourself up about not being there. If you feel, you can physically not do it, it's a sensible thing to pull out. You don't want to be a wreck or in hospital afterwards. Sometimes we think we can do things but we aim too high. Recognition of this is not failure, but wisdom. You have learned something about yourself and this can only be a good thing.

I hope you're otherwise okay, Doggiedo. I haven't seen you around much recently, but I have usually only been online for quite short periods of time over the last couple of weeks.

[jelly-bean]

Hi doggiedo! I think it's a good thing that you even thought about doing the walk and even pursued it by getting money etc. If you didn't train properly it very sensible of you to pull out. The charity will still appreciate the money and you will still be able to walk tomorrow.

[InnerPeaceSession]

Fortunately you are clear about why you did not do the walk. Maybe some wanted things to be a different way. It doesn't matter. You need to take care of your self.

Respecting your needs can hurt sometimes but in the end, you are all you have.