*Writing this two days late... I forgot on Monday!
Saturday was a lighter "long run" of 6 miles, which was delightful and allowed me to get some rest and have a fun Tulsa trip on Sunday. Training is going well, and tomorrow will be 30 days to the Marathon! At this point, I am already thinking about what my routine will look like when it's over... how to hold on to the best parts of what I've gained through training while letting go of the long runs that take over my weekends! I'm looking forward to the race and feeling pretty confident and ready for it, while also feeling ready to move into a new season with more balanced and sustainable exercise and eating routines!
Shifting gears -- I got sad and sobering news last night (3/25/25) about a former CHA coach and current headmaster at another Christian school who was arrested for possession of child pornography. I've been working this week on building a website for my future counseling practice, and that news made me pause and think about the value of personal integrity and excellence... about how God looks at the heart while people focus on the outward appearance, about substance vs. style, growth mindset vs. fixed, Godly wisdom vs. worldly wisdom, and true/earned intelligence vs. artificial intelligence. We cannot fake our way to greatness, and we have to be careful about how we define and pursue success.
Character matters, especially in Christian leadership. We would do well to remember that the name of Christ is tied to us, and some people will judge Him based on our behavior. I'm in the small beginnings phase, but I'm stepping into the Christian leadership arena, and I need to seek and follow God with fierce loyalty, paying attention and cutting out pride and other sins that entangle my heart, and pressing forward with a confidence that is grounded in Christ!
That concludes my deep thoughts for today...
And here's a very random meme that made me laugh!
Less than five weeks to the Finish Line... just keep running!!
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