He did it! 26.2 miles downtown Indianapolis in 3:56.46. His goal was to run the whole way and not walk...he met that goal, however, is feeling a little gimpy right now.
In his younger days he's ran 9 marathons. A lot has happened over the years including aging and a cancer diagnosis. It's only been a year since surgery and even less since finishing up chemo. God has surely blessed him with feeling good and a clean bill of health!
A God thing...I saw a bald eagle at about 7 mi mark. Just before we got to the Monon trail bridge. This verse came to mind. Pumped me up for awhile.
Isaiah 40:31
31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
That lasted about 11 mi. Things started to tighten up around 18. 😕
This part written by Jim. Too bad he had no way of getting a picture!
Another God thing...I decided to get some breakfast while Jim was running so was waiting for a table at a cafe and there was a couple other people waiting for a table for 1 also. We were going to be waiting awhile for tables for 1 so one of the guys mentioned all of us sitting together. It was totally out of my comfort zone but felt like it would be awkward to say," no I want to sit by myself". So I agreed. Turns out they were wonderful! One guy is a great family man with his wife running the half and is the president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The other guy's wife was doing the half also and is a law student. That couple got married in Flagstaff at the Nordic Center that Jim and Chris ran at this past summer!
It's amazing how God puts people in our path that we have a common thread with if I'm only willing to step out of my comfort zone.
It's been a good day...we are thankful!
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