I've not been able to post for a while because we were on vacation -- in Florida -- and it was warm and beautiful. The one thing about it that wasn't beautiful? My runs while I was there. Running in Florida didn't go as well as I had hoped for, but I managed to get it done. Since my last post, I've done a day of 8 miles and yesterday I did 9 miles (along with my normal, shorter distance days). As it turns out, 9 miles is a LONG FREAKING way to run. And not exactly my idea of a good time... but I was ever-so-thankful to get it checked off of the schedule. Another long run accomplished. :)
I also received a report from Heartline Ministries, indicating that we have not received any more donations toward the half marathon... a little discouraging for me, but I'll recover. It's difficult because I work in a church environment where we are encouraging everyone to help those who are less fortunate, to step outside of our comfort zones, to give of our resources; it all makes me hopeful to actually see that happen. It's challenging for me when a couple of us from this church (non-runners, to be specific) set out to achieve such a lofty goal, and we don't see the support coming quite as quickly as we thought that it might. I'm extremely hopeful that more people from our church will be financially supportive. Please don't get me wrong; I am extremely grateful for the prayers and well-wishes. But, since the point of this half marathon is to raise much-needed funds for Heartline Ministries, I'll continue to pray that if we have faith, the resources will come...
2 comments:
9 MILES!!! Way to go!!! I bet 6 months ago you would've never thought you could even think about it let alone run it. Keep up the good work!
Oh Honey, you have no idea! Six months ago I would not have thought that I would run 9 minutes, let alone 9 miles at one time. And six months from now, I probably won't be able to do it again... but I did it this week. :) Thanks for the encouragement! It means a ton, coming from one of my running heroes!
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