Running and Family Support

I got it! I got the okay from my kids, I got the okay from my husband! My husband said he prayed about it and he thinks I should do it! I'm elated. I am going to run a marathon! Or at least attempt to. I will never know if I can do one unless I try. So, try it is! I've started my journey and it will be up to God to block my path if He so chooses. I would not even consider this if I did not believe the Lord's hand was pointing me in this direction. But I do believe it is and will therefore pursue this desire I have in my heart. Why is it there in the first place? My answer will come in the journey ahead. One thing is for sure, this is once again about endurance. Enduring in the physical as an object lesson to endure in the spiritual. I am very excited and frightened at the same time!

Yesterday I got in 4 miles. It was a good run. My week total was 12. I'm looking forward to mapping out my training plan. I am reading a beginner's guide book for marathon training, but I'm not sure I like the plan. It's for folks who haven't been running at all. I may look around and see about some other plans. This week I also need to get a doctor's appointment. I'd like to go ahead and register for the marathon, but I may wait until I get an absolute okay from the doctor. And finally, today one of my running buddies said he's going to go for it too! He's going to take the marathon plunge! Okay, brother! Ready, Set, Go...Happy training and I'll see you at the finish!