The CRIM was held this past saturday in Flint, mi. It was a challenging race/run that covered 10 miles. My hubby has ran this for the past 3 years. After last years race he "began" to encourage me daily to try running. I finally gave in after months of listening to him! I made it only 1/2 way around the block and crashed in my front yard! I was so out of shape! The next day came and he encouraged me again. He helped me set reasonable and achievable goals. He reminded me that DISCIPLINE and CONSISTANCY was the key in TRIANING and meeting the goals. My first goal was to go a little further then my block without running out of breath and also to begin enjoying running.
Everyday he was consistant in encouraging me to "get up" and go a little further. The daily or every other day discipline was the key in going the distance. After a few months I was running 3-4 miles. I began enjoying running with a purpose. A year ago TODAY I started learning and training on how to run. I ran with ENDURANCE the 10 mile crim with my husband this past weekend. My hubby has trained me on HOW TO RUN WITH ENDURANCE, DISCIPLINE and CONSISTANCY. Because of him, I ran my first 10 miles! "I amazed myself friends"
During the run I glanced at a shirt on a runner in front of me and it stated"FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS TRAIN ALONE" boy did that bless me. I would not even be in this race if it was not for my husbands encouraging spirit. He was a true friend, trainer and motivator. I did not learn to run alone!
Running is a great picture of the christian in the "race of life."I am greatful to watch women in the ministry God has called me to serve in, train and endure thru Christ the race that is set before each them. Everyones race is very differant and the course can be tough at times! It is easy to loose focus and give up! But TRAINERS/FRIENDS keep encouraging you to RUN AND ENDURE PATIENTLY! It was inspiring to listen as I was running, the cheers and chants coming from other runners. One lady cheered as we were running UPHILL "Don't let this Hill get a hold of you, you get a hold of it" I had chills in my legs and her words had power and they pushed me up that hill!
Victory is achievable for us all ladies! it is not about how quick we finish but its the fire of God in you that will push you across the finish line! Running is 90% mental!!! What I speak and believe determines how I will finish my race! another trainer and friend of mine Annita Harless taught me that above statement.
Ladies this is why I am so greatful for all the bible studies that will be offered this fall . As we TRAIN we learn how to run with ENDURANCE the race that is set before us! check out the wow website and click on the newsletter and you will find many classes that may help you in your training! www.hiswow.net You will also meet great friends to encourage you in your race!
let me know if you have any questions or a hard time finding information! We have locations in 4 differant areas! ladies come from all over to train together! ALL WELCOME ANYTIME!
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Blessings
Heather
Oh by the way....... Trainers always push you to the next goal, my husband wants me to run a 1/2 marathon 13 miles in october! I said "I can't!!!" didn't I say running was 90% mental!
I guess "I CAN" I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me Phillipians 4:13
