This past weekend I spent 24 hours in a van with five other people. And in this 24 hours, I ran three legs of a race from Chattanooga to Nashville. 196 miles were completed with twelve pairs of legs and a lot of laughter and power bars. Now I'm sure you think I'm crazy, right? Well apparently there are many other crazies out there because there were several hundred teams running along side mine in this crazy, 196 mile, 36(ish) total hour relay race called the Ragnar. Let me tell you people, it was crazy but it was FUN. So fun that I hope to do it again next year and get others to do it as well. So whether you're a runner or not, YOU CAN DO IT. If I can run, trust me, you can too. If you've never tried, go out and buy yourself a new pair of tennis shoes and make a playlist that hypes you up and get out and try it. Or at least get outside. And if you've tried before and haven't succeeded, try again. Start slower, with intervals or running and walking and then increase the running while decreasing the walking. If you need motivation other than yourself (let's face it, most of us, including myself, do not have that sort of dedication) think about getting this ap or join a local running group like this one. It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. Running is the best "me-time" I could recommend to anyone. It's free, it's outside, and it clears your mind while lifting your mood (thanks endorphins!!). So if you're looking for a stress-reliever or just some alone time to think, try running. It could change your life.
Here are some pictures from the race!!
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| Our shirts. 1 Peter 2:11 |
Sweet Sarah cheering on her husband
Finishing my first leg 4.4 miles
FINISHING AS A TEAM!!!
The team: Ashley, Me, Eric, Jay, Dad, Daphne, Mark (our leader), Lisa, Jere, Sarah, Judd, and Kim
Leaving our mark
My first race medal!
My best friend and father. We're running buddies :)
