So I AM still running, despite the lack of blog entries. On Saturday I actually even ran 5.5 miles!! the farthest I've run in my whole life! It was obvious that my body didn't quite know how to handle it b/c after about 3.5 miles my system was about to experience "runner's trots." I will not define that for you....but I will just say I was sooo thankful to see that the restaurant Boatwerks was open to serve breakfast. I've never been so relieved! Despite that experience the run really went great...better than expected. I was encouraged.
The weather in Michigan today is rather snowy. I don't mind the snow and I thought to myself that this will still be nice to run in. Today's assignment: 2 miles. The first half was great, running with the wind usually is...but the second half I under estimated the wind powerIi was running with and how much it was snowing. I think I looked like a drunk runner b/c I could not run with my eyes open due to the snow pelting my eyeballs. There were a few times I found myself running up on peoples lawns. It felt good to see our little home again at the end of the run.
For an update on my running partner Teddy. He got a new hair cut and is looking Handsome. Nolan took him into FV last night so we could show him to some of the residents, once again he shared some love with the residences and thankfully didn't pee on the floor. Currently he is at the vet today getting neutered. The vet said that actually only one of his balls dropped, the other seems to be stuck, so they will have to do a more extensive surgery. Teddy now he has to stay over night. Poor Guy.
After running today I found an encouraging passage for when we feel we are running through life blindly.
Isaiah 42:16 says:
"I will lead the blind by ways they have not known,
along unfamiliar paths I will guide them;
I will turn the darkness into light before them
and make the rough places smooth.
These are the things I will do;
I will not forsake them."
Lord, help us to trust in you even when the path feels rough, unfamiliar, and dark. Thank you for promising to never forsake us even when we might choose the wrong paths ourselves. Help us to keep running toward your guiding light.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
I don't get how to blog...
So i have spent some time today trying to make my blog have a few "fancies" or extras on it...however i see they aren't working. Like that countdown thing...do i have to reset the darn thing each time i come to the page? I also tried to make a link to the YFC/River Bank Run info page...but that doesn't seem to work either. I don't know if I'm cut out for this blogging...or at least being a cool blogger...but I'll try not to give up yet...Maybe blogging will be the hardest part of this event...ha. i wish that was true :)
But to conclude today The scripture reminder is Ephesians 5:15-17
"Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is."
Today i don't feel I've made the most of every opportunity. Heavenly Father, help me to live each day more like this passage no matter what the circumstances.
But to conclude today The scripture reminder is Ephesians 5:15-17
"Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is."
Today i don't feel I've made the most of every opportunity. Heavenly Father, help me to live each day more like this passage no matter what the circumstances.
New Running Partner
Anyone want to be my new running partner??
This morning i enjoyed being able to sleep in b/c I have the day off. So after eating a pig-in-the-blanket, I bundled up and headed out with Teddy, my dog, for a run. Goal today: run a mile, walk 5 mins, run 10 mins.
I was looking forward to today's run b/c it sounded a little easier, getting a break with walking,however, i made a mistake by choosing the wrong running partner. I love my dog, but he really is a stupid runner, especially since we can't really run on the sidewalks. They are caked with ice. So here we are running on the road, and for some reason every street we would run on was super busy...cars everywhere. Even with teddy on the leash he just doesn't understand why, and how, to stay on the side of the road instead of running in the middle...right into traffic. To avoid the traffic I held him close causing him to run around my feet forcing us both to about go down.
By the end of the run i was about ready to just leave the dog in the snow banks and wish him good luck. I was also forming a letter in my head to write to who ever is in charge of keeping the sidewalks nice. Trust me it wasn't a nice letter. To sum today's run up in a few words...frusterating "PO"ness. But hopefully getting a new running partner will help solve a few problems.
Highlights left for today: Doing Yoga with Nolan :) That's right... it's part of his P90X work out...I can't wait to see him yoga it up!
This morning i enjoyed being able to sleep in b/c I have the day off. So after eating a pig-in-the-blanket, I bundled up and headed out with Teddy, my dog, for a run. Goal today: run a mile, walk 5 mins, run 10 mins.
I was looking forward to today's run b/c it sounded a little easier, getting a break with walking,however, i made a mistake by choosing the wrong running partner. I love my dog, but he really is a stupid runner, especially since we can't really run on the sidewalks. They are caked with ice. So here we are running on the road, and for some reason every street we would run on was super busy...cars everywhere. Even with teddy on the leash he just doesn't understand why, and how, to stay on the side of the road instead of running in the middle...right into traffic. To avoid the traffic I held him close causing him to run around my feet forcing us both to about go down.
By the end of the run i was about ready to just leave the dog in the snow banks and wish him good luck. I was also forming a letter in my head to write to who ever is in charge of keeping the sidewalks nice. Trust me it wasn't a nice letter. To sum today's run up in a few words...frusterating "PO"ness. But hopefully getting a new running partner will help solve a few problems.
Highlights left for today: Doing Yoga with Nolan :) That's right... it's part of his P90X work out...I can't wait to see him yoga it up!
Monday, January 18, 2010
IT'S OFFICAL!!
So It’s official!!! I’m running in the 33rd Riverbank 25K !! That’s right, that means I have actually officially registered on their site, paid the $30 and have my own account with them! How exciting but honestly how crazy! I have never in my life challenged myself to do something that takes this much dedication, this much time, this much energy, but I can I do it…right?! It’s been a couple of years now where I always hear of these people doing amazing physical challenges and I sit and think wow they are amazing and what is wrong with me. You all know those people who you think that it should be impossible to run ,but then see them finishing a marathon or some other amazing running thing. Or like last summer when i went to watch Nolan bike across Iowa...There were like 100 year old guys finishing that!! And then I look at myself, whom I don’t really look that out of shape, but running has always been the last thing I would ever or could ever do, but yet all those other people could do it.
Well, I’ve finally been inspired to actually push myself, to rely on God’s strength, self determination, and the encouragement of family and friends to do this. To Actually Run! So I went online and made it official and let me tell you, I’v haven’t been this nervous just to sign up since …well, since the last time I got really nervous…which seems like a while ago. Anyway…as I was signing my name in and registering for the 25K my fingers fumbled over the key board, honestly there were like 3 errors each time I tried to complete one of the registration pages with something I missed or miss entered. My stomach flipped and flopped and let’s just say I had to take break to use the ladies room because the nerves got the best of me. I’m still shaking a little with this great nervous excitement thinking CAN I DO THIS? and I CAN DO THIS?! and I’M GOING TO DO THIS!! AHHHHH!!!! I feel I could scream and jump and “dump” all at the same time!
SO to update you all, I have been inspired to run not just the 25K but also to raise $500 for Youth For Christ. I’ve been encouraged to Awaken to the story and Power of Christ all around me in the world today and especially where he can take me in my life. I feel this run will help me, remind me, of the daily abiding in him that needs to happen like the daily devotion to running a 25K requires. My goal is to look to Him and his strength, to push myself and what it is I can accomplish, and to awaken to the beauty and Bigness of God Around me. You may think…how is running actually going to help you do this…well…I don’t exactly really know yet…but I guess we will see!!
And, I might as well, throw this out there too…it’s not too late if you want to join me in this! I of course would love some cheerleaders, but also running partners J Think about it!
So over the next few weeks i hope to blog, for my own good, and I've been encouraged by others to share my experiences and thoughts. Sorry for all the gramical mistakes...i also suck at writing.
Well, I’ve finally been inspired to actually push myself, to rely on God’s strength, self determination, and the encouragement of family and friends to do this. To Actually Run! So I went online and made it official and let me tell you, I’v haven’t been this nervous just to sign up since …well, since the last time I got really nervous…which seems like a while ago. Anyway…as I was signing my name in and registering for the 25K my fingers fumbled over the key board, honestly there were like 3 errors each time I tried to complete one of the registration pages with something I missed or miss entered. My stomach flipped and flopped and let’s just say I had to take break to use the ladies room because the nerves got the best of me. I’m still shaking a little with this great nervous excitement thinking CAN I DO THIS? and I CAN DO THIS?! and I’M GOING TO DO THIS!! AHHHHH!!!! I feel I could scream and jump and “dump” all at the same time!
SO to update you all, I have been inspired to run not just the 25K but also to raise $500 for Youth For Christ. I’ve been encouraged to Awaken to the story and Power of Christ all around me in the world today and especially where he can take me in my life. I feel this run will help me, remind me, of the daily abiding in him that needs to happen like the daily devotion to running a 25K requires. My goal is to look to Him and his strength, to push myself and what it is I can accomplish, and to awaken to the beauty and Bigness of God Around me. You may think…how is running actually going to help you do this…well…I don’t exactly really know yet…but I guess we will see!!
And, I might as well, throw this out there too…it’s not too late if you want to join me in this! I of course would love some cheerleaders, but also running partners J Think about it!
So over the next few weeks i hope to blog, for my own good, and I've been encouraged by others to share my experiences and thoughts. Sorry for all the gramical mistakes...i also suck at writing.
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