What do you do when you are running for 4 hours? The first hour I had people around me somewhat, and since it was dark, I had to concentrate on where I was going. But after about mile 8 it was all sunshine and concrete. I waited until about mile 7 to tun on my iPod, so music was a novelty for a few miles. Plus songs remind me of times or people and that is good entertainment for a while. If I have a song on my playlist that reminds me of you, you might just get my prayers for the duration of the song and beyond.
Last week I heard on old Newsboys song -" Breakfast". For some reason it reminded me of my nephew. He liked it because it was a Christian song with the word "Hell" in it - he was in middle school. Anyway right now he isn't crazy about his job, so I spent a portion of a mile praying for him and his future. My friend Kristin teaches dance, and she taught a dance at camp to our little girl campers to the song "That's What MakesYou Beautiful. " Every time it comes on, I pray for her working at Disney World - away from home for the first time. Even the Dobie Brothers "Listen to the Music" reminded me of my brother-in-law who has loved the Dobie Brothers since college. He is helping coach a high school volleyball team right now, so I prayed for him in his new part time profession. "Daydream Believer" brings sweet memories of Christmas when my sister Susan sang lead as my son Benjamin and I sang back up with the Monkees in our den. They get prayers too. Taylor Swift's "Best Day" reminds me of my daughter Jessica and a time we went to Dallas to watch a movie after she experienced being left out in elementary school. Praying for her in Boston. Gotta get a song for Jim!
Today I was also planning activities for my school class and my Bible study class. My plate is so full right now, 4 hours to run, think, pray, and create is a luxury. No grading, no cleaning, no cooking, just me and the outside. It clears the mind.
My watch did quit at mile 19.7 so i don't know my exact time or my splits. If it does that during the marathon, I'm at a loss of what pace. But I did 22 miles, and for that I can smile and relax.
Three weeks until Chicago,
TVW
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