Twin Cities or Bust... With a lotta help from Above!

I officially began training for the Twin Cities Marathon this fall on June 1st. It is refreshing to have a "goal" in mind and an event to focus on. I am training to set a Personal Record of under
3 hours and 48 minutes (actually ... 3 hours and 40 minutes) or faster. This summer will find me training in a manner that reflects the balance I have talked of often in my earlier blogs.

Running 4 - 5 days a week; biking 1 day a week; and incorporating the P90X exercise program in an adapted manner to build my endurance and lean muscle. It is a time commitment, but it is exciting.

After only 2 weeks, I can notice a difference in my attitude at work, my endurance when I run, and how well I sleep at night. I am cautiously optimistic that I will be able to maintain and increase my physical stamina without injury because of the variety.

With the added hours for training, I am finding I am more efficient in everything else and am eliminating the "slack" areas that seem to simply waste time.

I found a t-shirt in my closet that reads... "finding balance ... one step at a time". That is going to be my goal this summer. One step at a time, one pedal stroke at a time, one push-up at a time.
Including special times for my family one hug at a time and one kiss at a time. The Twin Cities Marathon isn't simply about me. It is a way for me to seek creative ways to maintain quality family time in the hectic summer business environment!

I am finding all of this to be possible only when I include God into my everyday routines. I don't talk much of my "faith". I am finding the more I let go of my personal desires and independent work attitude; the more I allow time to listen to what God may be saying to me; the more successful I am at everything. I have been wearing a chain around my neck for over 15 years that reads "With God, All Things are Possible". Big sigh..... thank fully, God is patient. I love the solitude exercise provides me and the opportunity I have everyday to slow down and listen.