Race Day Nears

Greetings!

The time has arrived for me and my friends, Sara and Jeanne, to run our half marathon. We leave on Saturday morning to head to the beautiful Soraksan area so that we can run our marathon on Sunday. We are camping out and I am looking forward to it!

I have often said, "If you can run six miles you can run thirteen. After six, it's a mental battle more than a physical." Well, I am going to test this theory this weekend. The longest distance we have run in our training is 6-7 miles. If you think of us on Sunday at 10 am(Saturday 8pm Texas time), and the following few hours, please pray that we would be able to run our race well.

How can you support me in this effort? Glad you asked! There are three different ways.

First, just pray. Pray for our safety and that we will have fun--that is what this is all about. Pray that we would have endurance. Pray for whatever the Lord brings to mind.Second, I have always thought it would be so great to run for a cause. After all, it is not everyone who decided to run 13.?? miles just to challenge oneself and to enjoy the high of crossing the finish line. How much better if I was actually running for something that has eternal value!?!

Second, support a greater cause. I would have sent this e-mail out but as I have been praying about what cause I should run for--I had heard nothing from the Lord. So the last few days, actually day, I have been pressing in harder asking the Lord to give me a reason to run--and He did! I am running to raise money for our school's Mission Trip to the Philippines this year over Spring Break.

I forget what it is called when you run for a cause (there is some official name), but I am asking you to pray and consider sponsoring me by paying me a certain amount of money for each mile that I run in this marathon. The most I can run is 13 miles! This will accomplish two goals. It will help motivate me to keep running when I am tempted to walk...and it will be supporting the work God is going to do this year in the Philippines.

If you are interested in doing this...please reply to this e-mail or comment on my blog your commitment. On Monday, when I get back from my race, I will let you know how much of the bath I was able to run. Just let me know how much you want to give for each mile I finish (example: 1 dollar for each mile I run) Technically, on these things there is an option for a flat donation--I would accept those as well. Basically, you agree to give me say...$1,000 just for crossing the finish line. ALL proceeds will go to support a mission trip to the Philipines. All things are better with encouragement and one of my main love languages are words of affirmation. Please feel free to reply to this e-mail or better yet, leave words of encouragement on my blog! Though I love running, I am more of a short distance runner. I think that 6 miles is a great "long" run but my favorite distance to fun is 3-4 miles. The race this weekend is going to be a bit of a challenge. So please, fill my love tank and encourage me. How much greater it will be to share in this victory with YOU. Thanks to all of you who have ALREADY been so supportive!

If you are interested in doing this...please reply to this e-mail or comment on my blog your commitment. On Monday, when I get back from my race, I will let you know how much of the bath I was able to run. Just let me know how much you want to give for each mile I finish (example: 1 dollar for each mile I run) Technically, on these things there is an option for a flat donation--I would accept those as well. Basically, you agree to give me say...$1,000 just for crossing the finish line. ALL proceeds will go to support a mission trip to the Philipines.

Third, send me words of encouragement! All things are better with encouragement and one of my main love languages are words of affirmation. Please feel free to reply to this e-mail or better yet, leave words of encouragement on my blog! Though I love running, I am more of a short distance runner. I think that 6 miles is a great "long" run but my favorite distance to fun is 3-4 miles. The race this weekend is going to be a bit of a challenge. So please, fill my love tank and encourage me.

How much greater it will be to share in this victory with YOU. Thanks to all of you who have ALREADY been so supportive!