From Reluctance to Running the Race of Faith
How does someone go from thinking runners are a little crazy to running the Boston Marathon three times? It happened to me, and I’ll admit—I used to be one of those people who couldn’t understand the appeal of running as an adult. I was busy with a job and kids, and...
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Running, Praying, and Cherishing Moments
Have you ever noticed how some moments just seem to stand out? For me, when I see 11:11 on a clock, it’s a reminder to pause, say a prayer, and invite God into my day in a special way. It’s become a joyful little tradition that even my husband and kids have joined...
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Running, Abuse and Faith
Do you ever wonder why runners put in so much effort for “just a race”? Early mornings, grueling hill repeats, and endless track sessions might seem extreme to some. But for many, these physical challenges aren’t just about building physical and...
read moreHealing a Knee Injury, a Marathon, and God
Often runners will give helpful advice to other runners before their big races. One piece that stands out to me is “Just remember — one foot in front of the other.” That sounds easy until you get to mile 23 and your feet don’t move like they used to and the ditch filled with dead leaves starts looking real comfy. Running is a form of discipline (or punishment) and while I’d like to think it’s self-inflicted, deep down I feel I couldn’t stop running as long as I were still able.
Running through fatigue is one thing but through an injury is quite another. During training and racing, you can expect fatigue but an injury just seems to show up out of nowhere. Injuries can be very discouraging and persistent. One of the worst I’ve had was knee pain but I found a way to beat it.
Click the “MORE” button below to read the full devotion and find out how I overcame crippling knee pain to run not just one marathon but four!