Oh thank God! Today was a 10-12 mile relaxed run on a portion of the race course, at least that's what my schedule called for. A "race day practice run" is more like it. The predicted weather forecast for race day happens to be the same conditions as today, making it a good practice run! Wore the race day outfit, shoes, visor, fuel belt, iPod.... making sure all is in working order.
Today's run shredded most of the fears that have been dwelling within, canceled some of those jitters, and replaced it with a bit of confidence--thank God! It was such a perfect run, so serene and beautiful. Since it's still a taper run, I tried to keep a relaxed pace and positive thoughts flowing. Me and this trail have become one lately, I know every turn, every bridge, every incline, every great pee spot, every surface, every road to cross. But today, today in particular, the trail felt so natural to my feet. It almost seemed as though the trail was calling me and my legs were yearning for it in return, a whole week has passed since our last meeting. Miles recorded were anywhere between 8:08 and 8:43, in the end, the average pace was an 8:34. Despite the time/pace, today's run was as comfortable and natural as breathing. No extra efforts made, no worries about pace, just me and the trail.
I sure needed today. I didn't realize how badly I needed today's run until after I had finished. I chuckled to myself as I walked to my car because really, through all the doubts and wonders, my legs just know what to do and they responded.
Was reminded in church this morning that sometimes our passions get in the way of letting God show His work through us. This passion is a gift, it is not mine to own, but rather to use to His glory.
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