Yo, Yo....

I think i speak for a lot of college aged adults when i say that i can finally feel the end to the semester. It is still 3 1/2 weeks away, but the general feeling is gaining momentum. Along with the end of the school semester, means the holidays, as well as more races to look forward to.
I am officially registered for the Tucson Half Marathon. I am pleased to say that my friend Cody Elzey is running it with me. I couldn't ask for a better partner in crime.
I am also rejuvenated in the prospect of running for the glory of God. It is easier for me because I race for a team of christian athletes. But, i still do not feel like i give enough to God, who gives me the talent and strength to compete in the first place. After watching Ryan Hall's (olympic marathoner) video testimony, i am excited to be running for God and can not wait to share in his glory with non-believers. Or for that fact to help strengthen the faith of believers.
I am starting to feel better about running. I am starting to see improvements and am glad that the weather is holding up for a little bit longer this fall. My long runs still bring me some apprehension. I don't tend to feel very good about them and i think it is mostly mental. The prospect of having to run 16 or more miles at once seems very far. Which is odd because i just went out for an 8 mile run on monday at a fairly quick pace and that was nothing. Long runs are not fast and i shouldn't feel so bad about them. But, i am a very mental runner and i need to get over that aspect of my training.