A Running Voter

Yep, today was an election day. An intense election to say the least. Many things about this election have been on the hearts and minds and in the prayers of God's people. I did my civic duty, but enjoyed a 4 mile run first.

I took off the past 2 days due to a sore throat. It seems to have gone away and so this morning I decided I was just going to go out there and run. I actually felt pretty good. I was pleasantly surprised. And encouraged!

It's been a busy day. This evening after working at the polls for my State Representative I had a chance to meet someone at an "after the election get together." This woman told me she was thinking about training for a triathlon. She mentioned the name of the tri and I told her that that happened to be the first triathlon I ever did as a mother of 4. She was so excited about talking to me and was very eager to get insight about doing a tri. She couldn't have met a more excited person for her. I was so thrilled for her! I enjoyed so much being able to help her and give her some advice that I have learned over the years, mainly from being so inexperienced and learning things the hard way! I have come such a long way and I am still learning so much. I had a blast talking with this eager woman who just wanted to try and do something that seemed out of her reach, but was willing to go for it! May the Lord bless her as she chases after a dream.

Today, I was a runner. I was also a voter. Put the two together and I was a running voter!