GrandMary Takes A Walk
Mini and Me
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I wake up with a sense of anticipation that only comes with the holidays. Today is our family Christmas celebration. Danny and I have been hosting the party for the last 15 years. The turkey is in the oven. The cookies are all arranged on the traditional platter that my mother used when we were small children. I remember just being able to see above the table top, eyes asparkle, waiting to devour the goodies. The tree is shimmering with hundreds of lights and ornaments. I have been preparing for this day since the first of November. The first of November is also when I registered for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Little did I know what a gift it would be.
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My grandchildren call me GrandMary. I am 56 years old. I exercise maybe three times a week, but not too hard. I smoke and I am overweight. I hope to live long enough to attend my Granddaughter's wedding. She is only 2 years old. I better do something.
"I'm thinking about walking the Mini-Marathon this year. Are you interested?" I ask my sister-in-law, Kathy. She looks at me and laughs. She has completed 9 minis. Kathy knows what it takes and responds. "If you are serious, I will do it with you." She prepares a training book for me outlining how much time and how many miles I need to walk every day. Training starts January 23rd. I quit smoking January 22nd.
This is just the beginning of my story. In my world of walking, everything slows down. My senses are heightened and my body is toned up. I cherish every moment of my life and thank God daily. I need to share my experience or bust.
I have walked 220 miles. Come walk with me. See the world through my eyes. Then set just one goal for yourself. You can do it.
About the Author
Mary Williams is a lifetime resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. She and her husband, Danny, have been married for 38 years. Most of those years have been spent involved in auto racing. Mary enjoys the travel and the characters that she has met. Her 2 sons and now her grandchildren enjoy the family oriented atmosphere of the racing community. She and her husband have a weekly TV show during the racing season.
Accused of looking at the world through rose colored glasses, she does not deny it.
She is a member of the Speedway Writers Club and has entered material in the Writer's Digest competition.