God
Thing In My Running
I want to share a “God Thing” that happened during my
9 mile run today on the Clark Creek Greenway.
I was about 2.5 miles into my run (just under the I-85 Bridge) and
thought I was going to have to stop my run and walk back to where I parked my
car. Well … just about then I passed a
gentleman who asked if he could run with me.
I said that would be great and we began introducing ourselves and
sharing how prayer is a major part of our long runs (that was pretty cool in
itself). His name was Finnegan and he is
from Ireland. I told him I was of
Scottish heritage and from the McGregor clan, and he said, “Oh, the McGregor
clan.” He smiled and we continued
running.
I explained to him my knee issue and he asked me to
run ahead of him so he could watch my gait for about a quarter of a mile. He explained to me that he was an Ultra
runner and used a certain technique that seemed to help him keep from
injury. He asked if I would run the rest
of my run using his method and see if that helped. I agreed, and we began to run at a brisk pace
for about .75 of a mile and then walk as a fast pace for about .75 of a
mile. We did this for 7 miles and by the
2nd mile of that 7 mile endeavor my knee totally quit hurting. He explained to me that this type of running allowed
for you to run farther with less pain, fatigue and injury. After my 9 miles I had to say I totally
agree. I felt like I could run another 5
with no problem at all.
I believe with all my heart that God is interested in
my FITness, and that he had Finnegan and me run today when we did so we would
meet up with each other. This style of
running (of more than 6 miles) pattern, I believe, is going to save me from
seriously injuring my legs. I was always
told when I hurt to “push through the pain.”
That is NOT what is to happen. To
GET and STAY FIT we are to run wisely and purposefully. May we all RUN the RACE of life with
patience, enduring to the end while accomplishing our purpose for living.
Live OUT LOUD!
Mark Harrell – Habakkuk 2:2
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