A New Beginning - June Week 1

"Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times. Share with Gods people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes."  Romans 12:12-13

It's a new season of running. My last big competition was in March when I ran the Texas Independence Relay, the total mileage was just over 18 miles. I did really well and helped the team out a bunch. After that I decided to dial it down some and focus on other things. I got the opportunity to watch my boys play baseball again. They did great!! I was one of the coaches on Davis's team and that was a real experience. It was awesome to see them improve over the 6 weeks of playing. I also tried to spend more time with the family and just be there for my wife Ginger.

Over the last couple of months I have also been more disciplined in my bible studies. Every morning I have tried to read the bible. Just recently I finished the book of Romans which has a ton of good versus.
This is a good one that I will carry with me throughout my training.

"If God is for us, no one can defeat us. He did not spare his own son, but gave him for us all. So with Jesus, God will surely give us all things." Romans 8:31-32

So over the last couple of months I have to realize even more that God will never leave me and that he will watch out for me.

I hope to do the marathon again this year but it will only be better. I came so close last year to having a great run. When I look back at it now, if I would have followed through on the training schedule I probably would have finished pretty well. On marathon day I'll be 47, I want to make a statement.

I started running hard again this week. My runs mainly consisted of short ones totaling 25 to 35 minutes. This morning I ran 5.5 miles. I probably won't start back on track until July. I want to establish my base before I jump back into that. I also want to eat and drink better. I will try and drink more fluids and take in the right balance of fruits and vegitables.

Finally I hope to record my adventures in here at least once a week. I hope people will read it, but if not that's ok to.