Motivation Came In A Package

Something absolutely wonderful happened to me today.  I checked my P.O. Box this afternoon, and guess what.  I had a package of motivation waiting on me!  Can you SAY *perfect* timing?!  After yesterday's run, it was completely and utterly wonderful.  You see, this dear, charming, beautiful, loving girlfriend of mine who was kind enough to listen and read about my running no-mojo, sent me a copy of her dad's book which is all about running motivation!  Well, the book is about much more than that, like successfully running companies and that silly stuff, but since I'm not into that I just focus on the running part.  Her dad/the author is known as the "Marathon CEO."  *Amazing!*  And I *Love*love*Lovvvve* the book!  I read Chapter 1, wait, scratch that.  I read "Mile One" on my lunch break today.  See, told ya it was about running! :)

I am beyond tickled that motivation came in the mail today.  And surprise surprise, I was motivated to run today!  I wasn't necessarily motivated to run fast or anything, but one step at a time.  :)  Speaking of which, two girls went blazing by me, separately, during my run.  That's such a bummer when that happens.  They passed me like I was standing still.  And didn't look like they were even trying.  I know I'm not one of those graceful runners.  I ALWAYS look like I'm A) Trying and B) In Pain. Who cares.  I don't run to look pretty.

I ran 5 miles in 49 minutes.  It wasn't the easiest run but it wasn't horrible or anything like yesterday's run.  Progress.  Day by day.  I don't want to read more than a "Mile" of my new book a day because I want to stretch my motivation out as long as I can!  I'm kind of sad it only has 26.2 "Miles."  So clever.  But when I get through it and I need more motivation, I'll just read it all over again, and again, and again.  Three times through should get me to Secret City and I'll be preaching it by that time.

I don't have any pictures today, but I sure do wish you could see these stars tonight.  I'm lying in my hammock, listening to the crickets, stargazing, and thanking the good Lord for the motivation He sent today and the blessings He has placed upon me.  Can I get an Amen?