"The marathon is about being in contention over the last 10K. That's when it's all about what you have in your core. You have run all the strength, all the superficial fitness out of yourself, and it really comes down to what's left inside you. Tou be able to draw deep and pull something out of yourself is one of the most tremendous things about the marathon"
-Rob de Castella
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This picture is Ryan Hall. He will be beside me (or lapping me) on Sunday's run. He set the half marathon record with a whoppin' 59 minutes! Ridiculous!! Well, the Houston Marathon is quickly approaching. I have run my last run and have set my mind on stretching, eating carbs, resting and icing a very painful knee (prayers appreciated for healing!!)
When I think back over the many months of training I began to think about the spiritual lessons taken away from a 26 mile run...
1. Running out of selfish ambitions will only go so far. Have a goal to glorify God with each step
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18
2. Pushing through the hard times. The race becomes difficult and your flesh will want to quit, this is when you cry out to God for strength
“let us run the race with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1
3. Sometimes moving forward means crawling when you cannot run. Regardless of how you finished, you know you achieved something few have done
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
4. Whether you are running with friends or the bond of fellow runners, you are not alone
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17
5. In a race, encourage those around you and support them
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition, or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3
6. Look around, let the cheerleaders build you up and push you forward
“An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” Proverbs 12:25
7. If you stop, it is 10x harder to get back up. Keep moving forward.
“In his heart a man plans his course, but God determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9
8. Knowing the finish line is surrounded by those who love you will keep your motivation
“Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off the sin the so easily entangles us…” Hebrews 12:1
9. 26 miles is too long to be in your head. Fix your thoughts on a higher power.
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith…” Hebrews 12:2
10. I am not going to lie. It is long, painful, and your 'bucket list' item may make you want to kick the bucket. Know, YOU WILL FINISH!
“Where O’death is your victory? Where, O’death is your sting.” 1 Corinthians 15:55
Megan
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