i run for life

I wanted to give a quick explanation for why I chose the title of my blog. You may know the song "I Run for life" by Melissa Etheridge. I first heard this song around 5:50 in the morning during an awesome, but grueling spin class. As I was trying my best not to fall of my bike from exhaustion, I started to tear up listening to the words of this amazing song and it totally rejuvenated me in many ways that morning. It is such a beautiful song and is about Melissa Etheridge's own battle with cancer. The song may be about breast cancer, but it can be about any cancer or any illness. I have often thought of this song as I am dragging myself through the last mile of my run when I am training with my team and I think of all the people out there are in a seriously tough battle with cancer of all kinds. So, I am, in fact, running for life as I train and fund raise for my upcoming marathon. So, I decided that "I Run for Life" is a great title for the blog that will journal me as I run for life! Please check out the words to this song below. I am pretty sure that you will find it as encouraging and uplifting as I do. I will be posting a video of the song as well and I hope you take the time to listen to it. It is truly inspiring.

I Run for Life song lyrics

It's been years since they told her about it
The darkness her body possessed
And the scars are still there in the mirror
Everyday that she gets herself dressed
Though the pain is miles and miles behind her
And the fear is now a docile beast
If you ask her why she is still running
She'll tell you it makes her complete

[Chorus:]
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend I run for life

It's a blur since they told me about it
How the darkness had taken its toll
And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body
But they will never get a piece of my soul
And now I'm still learning the lesson
To waken when I hear the call
And if you ask me why I am still running
I'll tell you I run for us all

[Chorus]

And someday if they tell you about it
If the darkness knocks on your door
Remember her remember me
We will be running as we have before
Running for answers
Running for more



With Love,
Ashley