The race marked out for us..

.... was NOT easy. As a matter of fact... we realized how flat our training ground (Athens) was when the ENTIRE course (midtown Atlanta) was uphill (not exaggerating).... sigh.... But it was the race we chose, and the course marked out for us.

There is so much symbolism in running... Which is why I deep-thinker, dreamer, and find-the-meaning-of-every-moment probably love it. And why Joseph lets-just-keep-life simple, does not.

Life is full of hills (these felt like mountains)... but together we encouraged each other to make it through. We also couldnt have done it without the loudly cheering volunteers on the sidelines. I am so grateful I don't have to do life's race alone and for the many friends who cheerlead me through.

Top Ten Highlights:
10. We stayed together the WHOLE time... the bright yellow duo
9. We finished.
8. My own personal goal was to smile, the whole time... and encourage those around me. I wanted to enjoy the moment.
7. We Finished.
6. We made several friends... 2 hours running next to someone will do that to you. There is some type of closeness you feel when you're sharing this type of insanity.
5. We Finished.
4. We prayed together every 3rd mile... working to remember that this was a gift, and also God's day. Our act of worship.
3. We Finished.
2. Joseph couldn't walk 9 months ago due to RA... today, he ran 13.1 miles.
1. We Finished- and not only that, but much faster than our training time... 2 hrs. 16min.



Now.... on to next thing (convincing Joe to do a FULL marathon.......;-))






"1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrew 12:1