I am a runner, mom, wife and lay minister (Minister of Christian Formation). All aspects of my life are connected. Running keeps my body, mind and spirit healthy. During a retreat this weekend about Living a Life of Balance it became apparent that I am suppose to share my journey of running and faith with others.
I am no author, so answering this call is scary. I just can't escape the prodding, pushing and insistence of God to do this, so here goes nothing...
I'm a late runner having only started 2-1/2 years ago at the age of 41. I started because I was over 40, overweight and out of shape. Also, the opportunity to run a 5K at Disney World in February of 2011
presented itself. So I started using the Couch to 5K training program in September of 2010. I wanted to give myself plenty of time to work my way up to running 3.1 miles!
It's strange to look back and realize that God called me to running just as He called me to my job. I was unequipped for both but it was what God wanted me to do. Both have been a gift to me. The difference is I didn't see God's hand in my call to run at the time. Now I realize what a precious gift it is.
In 2-1/2 years I have gone from barely being able to run 1 mile to completing a marathon. I had no idea when I started running that I would complete a marathon; I wasn't sure I'd run more that one 5K, but I became hooked. You see, running is addictive, there is a high like no other that comes with completing a run, no matter if it is a 2 mile training run or a marathon with a new PR (Personal Record).
Since God called me to running, I believe I am to learn from my experiences, see God in them and share what He has given me. My next post will start with what I discovered during my retreat about balance, God and running.
Join me on my journey of faith as I run towards God...
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