26 day writing challenge-day 8 'freedom'

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 A day I wish I can relive and why. 


A day that comes to mind is October 18, 2015.  This is the day I ran the Women's Nike half marathon in San Francisco.  Why would I want to relive a day I ran an arduous 13.1 miles through the streets of San Francisco resulting in a severe cramp after crossing the finish line?  Well, not for the accomplishment, the beautiful views of running past the golden gate, not because I wish I can go back to a younger more capable body,  and not for receiving a Tiffany's necklace for a medal by one of San Francisco's finest handsome fire fighters.  It was for the company.   My mom and my sister came out to support me and cheer me on.   It would be the last time we were all together on this girl's trip before my mom's cancer would come back again and these trips were replaced with hospitalizations and doctor's visits.   Sitting across the table of from my sister and mom laughing and catching up over  a delicious clam chowder dinner at fisherman's wharf was the perfect ending to this memorable day.

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