I officially hit the two month marker! In two months, I'll be racing in my first 1/2 marathon! Training with Team In Training has been such an amazing experience. Last weekend I hit 10 miles... it's even daunting to type out. The photo above is from my first 8 miler the other week. It was pouring rain and we did a trail run inland. There's something so magical about running in the rain, and for a swimmer it was the added element I needed to keep going. That day I was only supposed to aim for 7 miles but the pure joy of being able to push yourself past your own capabilities not only mentally but physically is an adrenaline high unlike any other.
Music isn't allowed on our Saturday runs and being in your head for two hours is nothing short of it's own challenge but what I love is that I get to have one-on-one time with God to tell him my hopes, my fears and to sit (or rather run) in his grace and blessings he's given me. I'm not only constantly amazed at what he's done in my life, but what he's given me the courage (and strength) to do.
This weekend I'm running the Carlsbad 5000 a race I used to do with my dad in high school. Three miles seems like nothing now!
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