Race

One of my summer goals is that I want to start running. I've always hated it, but for some reason I feel compelled to start. I remember dreading P.E. when I was little because running was excruciating for me, mostly because of my asthma, and because I was never what you would call "athletically inclined". I still have asthma, and I still suck at sports, but I have developed a sincere appreciation for exercise and physical fitness. I love working out at the gym; I enjoy lifting weights and climbing the StairMaster. But there's this nagging feeling I get when I think about running. It's an activity that I find extremely uncomfortable, yet for some reason I feel like I need to do it. "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Hebrews 12:10-12

I've ordered a couple of books on the subject (for information) and a pair of running shoes (for motivation).

My new kicks - Nike Shox M1 Running Shoe

One reason running will be good for me is that I think it will add new depth and understanding to my faith. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

I'm looking forward to my endeavor. :-)