Running a Half-Marathon

This last weekend marked my 1st forray into the world of being a "real" runner. I ran my 1st half-marathon, and completed in on my feet, not throwing up! A huge accomplishment! I have wanted to be a runner my whole life, but was never healthy enough to do it; I never thought I would be able to run a mile, much less 13.1! I have come a long way from being the unhealthy fat girl to the healthy half-marathoner. I plan to keep doing what I am doing, and put quite a few more races behind me. I thought I wouldn't want to do that again, but I do! I want to try a marathon some day...maybe the Marine Corps Marathon...Who knows what will happen next!

Week 1 Day 2

This is the first week of my half-marathon training. I am dedicated to doing this, as long as my body agrees with my mind. I am running with team WorldVision in order to raise funds for their efforts in Africa. This is dear to my heart because I support a young boy through their organization. I may not be able to sponsor more than one child right now, but I can do this! So far this week, 2 days in, I have accomplished my workout goals. I have run 5 miles in 2 days, haven't done that before. I am excited to see what my body is capable of; for so long I have thought of my body as something that is broken. God has been putting me back together and I am so excited to see what this new vessel can do! I want to push myself physically, mentally, and spiritually this year, and be solely dependent on God, and not my own strength. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9