6/21/13 - With today being the first day of summer, it is also my first post in blogging about my next major running adventure. This time, the planned destination is the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fl for the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon on January 11, 2014.
Since the Boston Marathon, I have run very little. The nagging foot injury (plantar fasciitis) that hung around for almost 3 months heading into Boston, still has not gone completely away 2 months after Boston. I think it's gotten a tad better. However, at this point I feel at peace about starting back with some consistent running. I plan on treating the foot with ice, heat, massage, stretching, etc, then trusting God with the long-term result. During my devotion time this morning, I read a Scripture in 1 Peter that goes something like this: "...and the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you, and make you strong, firm, and steadfast." I believe that God is my ultimate healer. I want to trust Him with the journey ahead. I want it to be a journey where He is honored, glorified, and people are drawn to Him. Although I have goals heading into Disney (which I will discuss later), it is not about me. It's about Him. As I have said before, God can do with this immeasurably more than I could ever do on my own. I want to totally commit and surrender everything to Him.
For now, I plan to blog at least once a week.....maybe more often as we get into the Fall months. In the blog, I will include a brief synopsis of the week's training, and whatever else God lay's on my heart. Although I am not very vocal about it at times, in my heart of hearts, I just want people to experience the fulfillment, freedom, joy, and peace that comes with having a surrendered relationship with Christ. It's time to run to Him, then with Him.....and enjoy every minute of it!
