Running with my daughter this summer has resulted in so much more than the physical benefits of the sport. Though it's been terrific to have an avenue of regular physical fitness, even greater have been the benefits of time spent together, being outside in nature, the confidence I've seen grow in Sara, and all the spiritual growth parallels made on the journey. Lessons like: Encouragement makes a big difference. Consistent training over a long period of time equals progress. Perseverance pays off. Discipline is important. Set your mind on the goal. Finish strong.
Today, we ran the 10k that we set as a goal in June. Gorgeous morning. Lots of enthusiasm on the course, and it was just so exciting to feel the adrenalin in the run. We ran the best time we've run together, and what's even more fun is that Sara got 2nd place and her best bud, Kalleigh, got 1st place in the female under 19 category! p.s. They were the only females who ran the 10k in that age division. :)
WOO-HOO! Congrats, Sara and Laura!!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!! great job girls!!! Tell Sara congrats!
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