Well, here we are. Sweaty and red faced. I posted previously that I was in training for my first ever 5k, and although our time was not exactly stellar, it was pretty good for first timers. We finished together at exactly 0:47:06. Keep in mind that my training never went past 2 miles and most of my training in the last 3 weeks had been railroaded. I am sure that the temperature was the highest we have experienced so far this year. We were told to expect the 80's, but out on that pavement, it surely felt like the 90's. The course was a nice, relatively flat course, not many slopes. At mile 2 and 3 there were large signs marking our progress and from the 3rd mile marker, you could see the finish line!! I was ever so happy to see marker #2 and even more overjoyed when I could see the finish line in the distance!!
My friend Kelly made the run more worthwhile, and frankly If she had not been there I probably would have just walked the whole last mile. If I had run the race alone with just me and my ipod, I am confident that the end result would have been different. There is spiritual significance here.
Although, we have divinely been given a race to run, there always is and was someone else who is running a similar race. There will always be someone else who "understands" your circumstance. There is a reason that scripture supports fellowship, both fellowship with other believers and with Christ. During the 5k, there was certainly some pain, but there was more importantly sweet fellowship and support........it was a good run.
Please be watching for a post from Kelly. She has a great blog with lots of insight and some funny stories. You can find her on my sidebar at 'Where's the Beef?'.
