Everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time. It always feels good to get an “thata-boy” from friend who you rarely see or maybe from someone you have never met.
I love running. Honestly I never really got into it until after I graduated college, but since I really enjoy training and competing in races. The time on the pavement allows for prayers, reflection and a bit of balance to my otherwise crazy schedule. Since Alexis was been born I haven’t been able to run or work out nearly as much as I would like, but here and there I find the time to sneak in a run.
Every time I go for a run I usually post my distance and time on either Facebook or Twitter to celebrate what I have accomplished. Call me a narcissist but I like celebrating the accomplishments I have achieved. Most of the time their are three people who comment on my running posts: My cousin Jill, a college friend Thad and a local Central attendee Eric.
This blog goes out to all of them! Thanks so much for being the encouragement you give me on a regular basis in regards to running. You have no idea how much your words mean to keep me motivated and help me!
For the rest of you reading this, here is why I really love each of these people:
- My cousin Jill has always been one of my favorite cousins whom I have great respect as she has raised her two kids and balanced all that it requires to be a cool mom. Just beginning to dabble in running over the last few years you can tell she loves it and the bug has bitten her. If you in West Michigan and are on Facebook you should be her friend.
- Thad Sweet is the real deal. A while back he was bit with the ultra-marathon bug. Some guys run half marathons or even marathons, Thad likes to run the 40+ milers! This guy is nuts, but I love him for it. He has a great blog that you should read or follow him on Twitter or friend him on Facebook.
- Eric Selvig is the man. He may not run at speeds that will set any records other than his own PR, but this guy methodically gets up before the sun cracks and puts in some serious miles. He writes a great blog called One Runners Brain, you should check it out sometime.
Many of you reading this may not connect with any of this because it relates to running, and for most running is miserable, but for any of you that actually enjoy running I suggest you connect with these people because they are phenomenal encouragers and great people who you should connect with about all things running.
If you don’t like running, I leave you with one thought: who can you give an “thata-boy” to today? Everyone needs a little encouragement from time to time.
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Running – no! Walking yes! Thata-boys to our two sons – Kyle for finishing his year-long internship at Central and Jordan for serving in Jr. High Ministry with Tony Schwartz. How about some thata-girls to all Women’s Sr. Small Group Leaders, Small Group Leaders, Apprentices, volunteers, worship leaders, and my amazing sisters in Christ who are raising up their children to know Jesus. Encouraging others is biblical – great reminder Benji! The race isn’t finished yet.