The blast of wintery cold, snow, and wind has continued to keep me running indoors on my treadmill. I decided to give my ipod a rest and make good use of the running time listening to some teaching cd's.
This past Saturday I ran 4 miles while listening to an interview between Dr. James Dobson and Elizabeth Elliot. The subject was on sexual purity for teens and young adults who are in that place of waiting. Since I have some speaking events coming up on modesty, I wanted to listen to Mrs. Elliot on this topic. I have read some of her books, and she referred to one of my favorites - Passion and Purity.
It actually made my run go by faster than usual. I was busy focusing on the discussion without watching the quarter mile track light as much as I usually do. Before I knew it, my run was over.
On Monday, I ran 3 miles on the treadmill and listened to a cd by Nancy Wilson, Christian author and Pastor's Wife, (and also friend and mentor to which I owe much thanks to shaping my worldview in the areas of wife and mother) entitled, "Standards of Holiness for Mothers and Daughters." Again, my run time went by quicker than usual and I was much encouraged and edified by these two godly women.
Today, I did not run, but it actually made it to the lower 30's. I am due to run tomorrow. I'm not sure on the weather or temperature yet, but how I want to run outside! If not I will listen to more teaching cd's and redeem the time or running inside on the treadmill. Maybe this is why God is keeping it cold? Hmm...
As far as my left ham string goes, it's feeling better, but then I haven't really been able to get out there lately and do any kind of decent long run. I'm pretty sure at this point I'm going to have to shoot for the 1/2 marathon instead of the full. I don't want to admit this, but I think it's probably the reality of things. If I can do the 1/2 marathon, I'll still be overjoyed. Besides, I'll get to continue having that anticipation of one day in my future a full marathon will be realized! Just not as soon as I had hoped!
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