Inspiration comes just when hopes begin to wane, and when what we do needs to be redefined. (long title i know!)

'I dedicate this post to friend. One of only 3 people who actually know my identity. Someone I've been lucky enough to have met through the course of my life and career, someone who is dedicated, delicate and kind. Someone who although I've known for just a while, i can share so much with. Thank you for making my journey that bit more meaningful, beautiful and kind'.

Sometimes inspiration comes from the most random of places, the most unexpected of people and also the most unexpected of times.

Running for a wish as you know was a pet project that came about from something deeply personal. It had taken a life of its own and experienced a few deviations along the way, and r4w has supported some very worthy causes. As far as my original aspirations go, that epic run will still happen but I will need to find another reason to do it.

On the 14th of May, my friend R sent me a message telling me to run for her friend. It has been such a long time since I got a personal 'wish request'. As I said, r4w evolved and I started doing things less personal and more on 'larger scale' so to speak. It then dawned on me that running for a wish, HAS to remain true to what it is, pure and simply put, something that people can turn to just for comfort if nothing else.

Yesterday, I ran and covered about 5.2KM. It was grueling because I had just strained my hamstrings and I am still nursing a damaged meniscus (knee ligament) from  injury i sustained months ago. But i did it anyway. but i couldn't plant the flag yet. So late tonight or early morning I will plant that flag. That wish is important to her and it is to me because it was a selfless wish made with love and hope.

So R, thank you. You are special and will be in my thoughts always, because you, are teaching me and helping to understand what it is to love and what is important and must not be forgotten.

For this I thank you, and one day I hope I'd be able to do more for you.

Yours Always,

r4w

Keep Hoping. Keep Wishing.