~:[CH6 - Day 298]:~ At the Core

~:[CH6 - Day 298]:~ At the Core

Family circles is always one of my favorite days, even if it's 100 degrees outside. We didn't do much of a workout, but a productive practice doesn't necessarily have to be just about the run. Every year, our family tree grows and at the core of it all is a simple idea, ohana. Being together and growing together is an important part of our program; it is the only way that we survived. In life, we often think about how we can be successfully as an individual, however, if we were to think more along the lines of, how can our group succeed, we may find ourselves moving forward together, having someone to watch our back at all times. As this family linked together and formed their circle, it was ever clear that winning is not who crosses the line first or who has the least amount of points by day's end, rather, it's about the relationships we build and the memories we create. I recently was informed that one of my alumni couples from our team got engaged and that reminded me that while often these high school friendships and relationships don't always last, that many of our ohana forge friendships and relationships that last for a lifetime. As one of my runners handed out friendship bracelets to the team, it meant more than just a gift given to her teammates, it was a sign of the connection that we all have and how important that will be to us moving forward. With only a week to go in the season, it's a little sad to think that this group of seniors will soon be moving on, however, regardless of how far they go, they will always carry a piece of the ohana with them. To all my ohana, past and present, thank you for being the core of something that will give to so many in the years to come, as it has already done in the past. Regardless of how far you go or how long you've been away, you're always a member of this ohana and we will be here to welcome you back with open arms. Today was a good day and while the temperatures soared, it would not break our spirits and it did not keep us from building something that will become apart of us forever. #ohanarnr