Half MArathon tales

Well there aren't any pics yet, but I promise they will be soon to come. So, I decided to tell some tales of the half marathon today. Since the half marathon's in May I have only been running smaller distances. I registered for the 10km race in Prince Edward Island. However, last week I was running and decided I would switch to the half marathon and I did. I am so happy that I made that decision. I was uncertain about running it since I knew I hadn't really trained, but I showed myself up and ran it today with a 5:54km in a total of 2hours and 3 minutes...this is about the same amount of time I ran the Bluenose in. This was my favourite race ever. It was gorgeous and quaint. The race led us through some of Charlottetown's old historic homes, on the the confederation trails and then back downtown. I enjoyed it for many reasons. First, is Ashley and I ran it together. Having eachother to sing along to songs with and even dance at some points made it very fun. I also just realized again how much I just love running. I was thinking about it as I ran, how enjoyable and easier it is to do things we love. I began to think more about the gift and preciousness of life (which is one thing I learned from those babies in South Africa). Life is so much more enjoyable when we have the freedom to do things we love. Sometimes this takes overcoming fears and doubts, but as I was running my heart became filled with thankfulness and joy that God wants us to love what we do, whether running, nursing, ministry. or whatever it may be! It just encouraged me more not to do things out of duty or obligation, but because I love it. Anyways, it does make me laugh what you can think about while running. At about km 17 I was making up figure skating routines in my head to music from pride and prejudice....very random! So, it was a great run and a beautiful weekend...I guess something solidified to for me, that as long as I love running and am able, I'll keep doing it! OH ya, and Ian HOldway ran a very fast half as well...so make sure you give him a high 5 next time you see him!! Stay tuned for pics of the race as well as more pics from Thanksgiving in Cape Breton at the cottage and from Jen's wedding...they are coming when midterms finish on tuesday!!! see ya later!! Anyone wanna run the Bluenose half in May??????