I survived my first (and possibly my last) 42.195k run! Nearly bursted into tears when I crossed the finish line! ?
Received my hard earned medal for finishing the marathon. I had put so much sweat, tears, and blood into it, but it’s all worth it! I’m not sure if I enjoyed the run, just glad that I got it over with. It’s one of those crazy things I really wanna do in life, happy to have that checked off my list.
Unlike practice, my thoughts were pretty blank during the run, especially towards the 2nd half. I was so tired that I kept reciting this bible verse in my head:
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ” (Isaiah 40:31)
My hope was seeing the next refueling station for water and a little rest. And when I passed the refueling station, I would recite this verse and start running again:
“忘記背後，努力面前的，向着標竿直跑，要得神在基督耶穌裏從上面而來的獎賞。”（腓3:13)
And when I finally crossed the finish line, I recited this final verse:
“那美好的仗我已經打過了，當跑的路我已經跑盡了，所信的道我已經守住了。”（提後4:7）?
The marathon had been on my mind so much that I couldn’t really focus and engage in many projects lately. Now with that out of the way, I really should shift my focus on other more important things. Let year 2018 begin!!
