Training

From the moment I walked out of chapel and it was raining my heart sank. I love the rain, we need the rain, so why can't I be happy about it? Because I was supposed to run. Summer rain runs are the best but cold rainy runs...well...they just don't do it for me. So this is at 11am and it isn't until 630 that I have to hit the roads. So I have 7 and a half hours to wait for it to go away.

630 rolls around and I haven't been outside recently but to my surprise it was the PERFECT night for a run. So I waited for Jenna to get out of class and we took off on our 60 minute run. I was a little apprehensive about this run since I haven't gone running for over a week (since Jenna and I decided to take a week off so we'd be on schedule). The first two miles weren't the greatest as usual, but we were keeping a great pace. I started to dread the thought of doing this half marathon but the longer we were running the better I felt. It was a cool night with the smell of fresh air right after a good rain. Jenna and I were suprisingly in great running condition after all of the hills (Mt. Everest) that we had been doing the weeks before. Before I knew it we were almost to Walmart and it was time to turn around. We made great time and really enjoyed the weather. This was probably the best run I've ever had and now I'm SO excited about Nashville.

I've been learning about praising God on the spot when I am reminded of his goodness or any attribute of His and this definitely gave me cause to praise Him. I've had doctors tell me I wouldn't be able to run anymore and I've had a number of injuries along the way. I am just so thankful that He is the Great Physician and that he gives me the strength and ability to do this. I couldn't ask for a better hobby--a great run, with great weather, and running with a great friend--God is good!