For My Fellow Runners...and the Rest of You, Too

Many of you local running friends of mine ran a race last weekend.  I didn't.  It bummed me out.  But I am soooo incredibly proud of you guys.  And I will be joining you next time around.  You have my word. 

This week has been a pretty successful one in establishing some new approaches to this whole "four kids versus one mom" thing that exists under my roof.  I'm thankful for God's faithfulness in that...as He has provided wisdom and patience and has rewarded both the kids and myself with a pretty obvious dose of joy and peace and contentedness.  I'm noticing growth in all of our lives, and it's so encouraging.  I will fail every single time if I try to be a mom in my own strength.  God loves my kids more than I do, though, and so when I allow Him to really dig in with me...it's a very good thing.  Still chaotic.  Still full.  Still full of character building moments.  But that's OK.  He's helping all of us take things in stride and go with the flow and not let the temporary situations control our attitudes and outlook...instead even my kids are starting to truly grasp the eternal significance behind choices and relationships and "stuff," and choosing to not worry about things that don't really matter or reacting poorly to things we can't control.  Makes me smile.  And makes our time together so much more fulfilling.  I couldn't ask for much more!  My kids rock. 

OK, back to running.  Which was supposed to be the purpose of this post, but apparently my fingers have a mind of their own.  So...amongst other things, I've started a new training routine in the hopes that it will allow me to have a respectable time for the next race I run...and understanding I have certain training limitations to consider. 

My goal in training now is to work with what I've got and to be consistent. 

My goal in racing has always been to not fall down, throw up or come in last.

However, after watching this clip, I have a new goal.  One that will stick with me forever.

To NOT EVER look like any of these dudes...