So, in case you haven't realized it now I'm setting myself up for success. Not just for the 1/2 Marathon but for afterwards. This morning a few friends and I have decided to form a running group (starting Oct 2nd) so we can be Bad-A$$es together. This will help keep me accountable. And I guess I'm like my Mom in that keeping others motivated keeps ME motivated (funny how that works). I've also planned out a solo race for myself and a 5k for the group to end out this year. These things are helping me see my fitness-life past the 1/2 Marathon.
Additionally, the Global Corporate Challenge ended this week so I'm no longer "required" to enter my daily steps but I know that I need to find some mechanism for keeping myself accountable daily to keeping my butt in motion. As much as I hate food/fitness journaling I'm going to have to put on the "big girl pants" and get to it. Any suggestions are welcome!!
Next on tap is to follow up with the dietician and find me an inexpensive but GOOD personal trainer/running coach. One of my FB friends is friends with a fine-specimen of a man who is part of a running group. . .maybe I'll send him a message (hee hee hee).
Tomorrow is my last long run/walk before the 1/2 Marathon and I'm still fighting my nerves. The next two weeks will be a serious time of prayer, discipline, and reflection for me. It is not a fluke that as I've gotten stronger in my body, I've gotten stronger in my faith.
You have to have a measure of faith to believe that you are capable of walking a distance that most would not. You have to have a measure of faith to trust God to keep you going when all your legs want to do is stop. Through this journey God has been with me--walking alongside me, carrying me, pushing me, patting me on the back--He has never left me. So, I HAVE to believe that He will be with me when I step up to the starting line on Sept 25th. Do you know that feeling? Do you know what it feels like to expect victory even before you begin? Do you know what it feels like to know that no matter how tired your arms get (like Moses), God will send someone to hold them up? That no matter how long the fight takes, He can make the sun stand still (like for Joshua)? That no matter how much you've suffered, He can restore you (like Job)? Do you know the God I serve? I invite you to take a walk and get to know Him.
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