Sunday, April 4, 2010

Slow and Steady

First of all, Happy Easter! I am sitting in my living room, windows open, birds chirping, sun shining, breeze flowing, and I'm feeling extra reminded of God's love and grace for me today, that there is NO greater love than the love my Savior has for me, to die in my place and to live again that I might have a relationship with Him.

Last weekend I went to Charleston with seven amazing ladies to run a 10K. It was such a fun weekend and I felt a sense of accomplishment for running the whole thing. I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it since I had only run 4 1/2 miles practicing. But I had a great running partner, Kelly, who is probably capable of running it much faster, but is dealing with an injury and less practice. We stayed together the whole time and I felt like I could have run two more miles when we were done. It was a great first race and I'm excited to do more!



Sarah, Julie and I went for a hot pink theme, and we didn't mean to, but the whole group ended up looking like a rainbow. We were very colorful. The last picture is before the race started. It was so dark and cold and we had to stand around for about two and a half hours before we started. I made a stupid decision to wear shorts and I think I had goosebumps for the entire two and a half hours. But I was fine once we started running.

Running over the Cooper River Bridge was my favorite part. I could see so far from up that high and everything looked so beautiful.

This is us after the race. We were sooo cold. 

Out on the town and feeling like we deserved it!

Our "sorority." Our theme, "Slow and steady wins the race!" That was very true for me. Well, not the winning part, but the slow and steady part. It helped me to finish! And as far as that goes, I suppose as long as you finish, you're still a winner! ;-)

I'm so glad I have friends who like to be active and do fun things like this. Next up, Summit 10K...I am going to have to get more creative with my practicing though. It's getting hot!