Well, it's official...the warmer weather is approaching!
It is normally this season that my feet go through the terrible training torture.
The heat, swelling, rubbing, peeling, and sweating of my feet make these "dawgs" look horrible. Why do we have toenails anyway? I seriously could go without them!
My original plan was to try and run 2 marathons (in different states) a year but with Jeremy deployed, Maddy in school, and knowing that there is life beyond running-it didn't work out. I know everything has a purpose and I have enjoyed the journey of rediscovering what I am physically made of. I have decided to wait until November to feel the joy of completing that 26.2 again!
I have also been training with my good friend, Sarah, and getting her prepared for her first half-marathon on May 1st. It is amazing how "breathing life" into others can change who you are. I have enjoyed our talks on every run. I am so thankful for her and how completely honest I can be and not feel judged. I mean, isn't that what the Lord would want? He already knows our hearts. So, why not share the depths of it with someone who can uplift, encourage, and be honest back with you?
There was a runner who once said to me, "you never stop training" and he was right. You are always training...in life.
How is your training going? Are you encouraging others? Are you uplifting others? Are you giving to others? What about those that you feel are less deserving of God's love? Are you harboring bitterness? Are you being prideful of your relationship with the Lord? HE is for EVERYONE and you can't fully receive what God has for you if you aren't helping others in the sport.
Training won't always look pretty. You may get discouraged, you may have setbacks, and you may, at times, feel defeated. Keep going! When you reach the goal, you will look back and see how hard you trained and the prize will say it all...official!
"All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize."-1 Corinthians 9:25
Are you ready to experience some sweat, swelling, blisters, "loss of toenails," calluses, pain, and all that ending in joy? Get up and lets go! It's time to make this oFEETcial!
3 comments:
I'm proud of you for all the things that you do. You are my best friend and best influence! I am the luckiest man alive to be wed to such a wonderful person! Your blogs are always inspiring and heart-warming! You are in-sync with the Word and I admire that! I love you so much!
Thank you so much Babe. I know you read my blogs and I appreciate your honest opinions.
I must confess that I am not always "in-sync" with the Word. I do miss it when I'm not there though. Thats the beauty of being away from the ONE you love. HE misses you and can't wait to reunite. :)
You are my best friend and I love you so much! *muah*
You are welcome. I know that none of us are really "in-sync", but you are the most connected that I know. I love you so much and thank you for being in my life! I miss you so much! HE is watching over us! I love you too, muah!
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