Four long days until race day. Preparation begins right now! Increase in calories, drinking lots of water, easy runs, rolling out the knots in my legs, making a 13.1 worthy playlist, and of course... studying. Studying because in between now and my 13 mile jaunt around Minneapolis I have 3 midterms. Nevertheless, I will be taking out some frustration on the course come Saturday morning. But my outlook on this race has completely changed. If you would've asked me 2 weeks ago what my goals were I would've told you every split I wanted to run for every mile. I have a new perspective now, I run because I truly enjoy it. It makes me smile, gives me a break from my day, gives me time to think about things. I was training so hard for this race that I kind of forgot why I love running. I'm racing because I love the running community and I feel so accomplished when i'm done. (..and the race shirts, medals, free stuff and food ;)) So, I've put the my GPS watch away for awhile and i'm just going to run. There's much more beauty and enjoyment in that.
Some random updates:
I love my job at the Chiropractic office. Maybe I'll end up going to Chiropractic school after my under-grad? haa.. Seeing as I LOVE school (notice sarcasm) so much why not go another 3 years! Who knows with me, It's something that i'm really passionate about though. If only schooling wasn't necessary..
I'm so excited to spend this weekend with my Auntie. We'll be sending my little cuz off to the Marines, what a stud!
Shout out to my sister, Kara K-B, who is running her first race this weekend! Yeah Girl!!
I finally got a haircut! First snip in 11 months!
K. That's all. Hopefully soon i'll get some inspiration and write some kind of meaningful post but most likely won't be happening this week.
Adios!
-A
"The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.
They speak without a sound or word;
their voice is never heard.
Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
and their words to all the world." -Psalm 19:1-4
The sunrise and sunset are gifts from our beautiful creator. God, the master painter, gives us the sunrise/set for our pleasure. He paints the sky to give us joy. We are so undeserving of his love but he continues to cover us with grace and love. He pours blessings on us daily. He loves me. and you. and you. and you. He loved us first and will love us forever. Watch the sunrise and know that his creativity is never ending, we are in the best relationship of all. Watch as he paints a beautiful picture in your life. His creativity is endless... the master painter, creator of the universe is painting something beautiful for you right now.
Jesus is love.
