New World Record (for me, anyway)

In case you've been waiting for a running update, hope you enjoy...

Back in December I started running with the Couch to 5K plan.  You could run by distance or by time.  I started with time and over several months was able to work up to running for 30 minutes straight (a major feat for a non-runner like myself)!

Then work got crazy and I stopped running for about a month.

Fast forward... work is still busy, but I've decided this is a priority!  So I started running again, and today was the most successful to date.

Mile 1:  10.5 minutes (new world record)
Mile 2:  14.5 minutes
Mile 3:  13.5 minutes
Overall 3.18 miles in 40 minutes... that's 12.6 minutes/mile on average... booyah!

It was also the first time I had run a full 3.1 miles (aka 5K).  I'm really excited about this.  Springer and I had planned to run in a 5K in the spring, then we were out of town for 2 different opportunities.  And nowadays it's just too darn hot.  So we are gearing up for the Country's Midnight Express in Columbus in August.  Springer ran in it last year... and got a BBQ sandwich and sweet tea at the end of the race!  I love some BBQ, but I'm not sure I can eat it (1) at 1 am and (2) after running a 5K.

But before I get too self-absorbed, I want to give credit where credit is due... Praise Jesus for His endurance that He puts in me [For this I toil, struggling with all His energy, which He powerfully works within me.  End of Colossians 1] and for breath to make it through the run today!  Soli Deo Gloria!