God's Presence

If my path be smooth or rugged, If with thorns or roses strewn. Where I go the Father seetih, And He will leave me not alone.

If I take the wings of morning far within the giant sea, Even there His hand will lead me, Even there my God will be.

Though the gloom of night be round me, Though I cannot see my way, Yet the Lord will see and guide me, Because unto Him the night is day.

If my thoughts are good or evil, Set me think to hide them not. There is One above all seeing, and He beholdeth every thought.

And ever more my eyes beholds me, And all my ways to Him are known, And His loving arms enfolds me, He will leave me not alone.

~ Blanche 1884































Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Optimistically Failing… Moving On…

A quick recap of my most recent events… I ran 50 miles down in California, meaning that yet again I did not reach my goal of 100 miles. I know that in my heart, head, and legs that I can and will run 100 miles and much more in my future, but nutrition has been my largest opponent. Once you are not able to get food/fuel into your body, it of course does not want to move any more. The conditions were right, but I was unable to deliver. I had an amazing support crew (Megan Gayman), beautiful weather, and legs that were willing to travel the distance. I just didn’t have the next most important thing figured out, and that was/is maintaining nutrition levels. I will continue to read, research, try, and train, using multiple methods and fuels to supply my body until I figure it out. I am determined to reach my personal goals and become a successful ultra-marathoner.

The weekend following my 100 mile flop, I ran a fairly successful 20k @ Dam to Dam in Des Moines with the Miles for Muscles Team. It was a blast being a part of such a large group of runners (16 on our team I believe and 8000 others) who came together to raise $ and run for a great cause! I truly enjoyed trying a little speed work the day after a few drinks with the team at dinner. I get inspired to keep placing one foot in front of the other after such an event of this magnitude. Those running with speed, others with determination to reach a goal, and even more just running with their hearts and love for the sport. Thank you Miles for Muscles for letting me take part in this event with you!
Where I am heading from here… I am taking off for Wisconsin this weekend to run a 200 mile relay race from Madison to Chicago with another group of runners (which I know only 2 members personally). It should be a great weekend to run through two states and witness again how a group pulls together to complete a challenging task! After this race I take a few weekends off before I enter my 1st true sprint triathlon that will lead to a couple others. Please follow along with me on my personal journey to push my body, mind, and spirit to new heights!
Side note~ I usually update my training schedule weekly, so if you see a run, swim, bike, or race you would like to join me on just leave a comment, call, or message me!
"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."
- Steve Prefontaine
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