For those who have been patient in my blog, you know that I enjoy running although it has only been in the last several weeks that I have started doing it consistently again. I originally started running about 3 years ago to help with my weight loss and it helps when I do run! But as life gets in the way it has been quite a long time since I was running regularly. I also turn 40 this year and I want to be fit by then so I started running, again!
I down loaded the Couch to 10k app. I wanted to run the entire Peachtree this year so that was why I chose to do the 10k instead of 5k (well I had it last year but was just too lazy to train for last year’s Peachtree!). It is a 13 week program that gradually builds you up to run a 10k. You start off by alternating between walking and running. Each week the amount of time you run increases and the time walking decreases. You are supposed to do it 3 times a week. I am now on Week 4 of Couch to 10k! I am running for 2 minutes and walking for 3 minutes.
Since I didn’t go run yesterday I HAD to go today or I wouldn’t have done Week 4. When I got home from tutoring it was storming plus I still wasn’t feeling well from all this pollen. I took a short nap. When I woke, it was still stormy some and my phone needed charging. I waited until I thought the coast was clear and went for my run.
It started off fine. I knew it was going to get dark before I got back so I put on my safety vest (not orange, but white J ) and put my headlamp on my running visor. I run on roads with no sidewalks so I want to make sure I’m visible. I’m making good progress and get to the half way point in the session and turn back towards home. And that’s when the lightening starts. At first it was just one bolt but then the storm gradually starts getting worse. It’s raining and there’s more lightening. I had told myself if it continues to get worse I’d call my parents to come get me. I was getting ready to call when my phone starts ringing.
It’s my daddy wanting to know my exact location because he’s coming to get me. I told him where I was and that I would just keep going towards home until he met up with me. Daddy comes and carries me home, all safe and sound.
Later this evening I thought how this is a reflection of my heavenly Daddy. He will often let us wander off on our own but He will always come to where we are when we need Him. Whereas my earthly daddy had to be told exactly where I was, my heavenly Daddy always knows where I am on my run. He is always faithful to come, even before we call on Him.
While I was disappointed I didn’t get to finish my run, I was grateful that my daddy loves me enough to make sure that I am safe!
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