running.

To say that I love running would be an understatement. It didn't used to be that way, I

started running about three years ago. I had no idea what running would mean to me later.

I honestly started running because my mom started running. It was so hard for me at first. I would start to run with her make it maybe half a mile get a side cramp and quit. I would get so mad, swear I'm giving it up. But somehow the next day I found myself out there again. 

I remember the first time we made it around La fortune Park (5k) I was so proud of myself. I kept at and kept at it. Running never has and never will come easy for me. I'm not out there setting any records but I have become alot better. Running longer and faster than I thought I could.

I never run with music, I usually run by myself, I think, I pray, I zone while I run. Running has been one of my few "constants" the past few years. No matter if I'm in Tulsa where I could run blind folded and know my way around, or in Salt Lake City, Europe, Montana, or Colorado I can put my shoes on and run. It's familiar. Running reminds me of my mom.

I have some of my best talks with God while running. Just the other day my mom said to me don't forget "your always running your own race" which applies to so many areas of our life. No matter who I pass or who passes me on the road, all I have to worry about is my race, my walk with God. No matter what someone has or what I don't. Or if I'm running 8 min miles or having a bad day. As long as I'm pushing, growing, learning, walking with God, seeking Him more everyday that is all that matters.

To say this move to Colorado has been easy would be a lie. I miss Montana, I miss our church, our friends. But I KNOW we are here for a reason. So I run. I talk to God, He talks to me. I have peace.

Not because everything is perfect here, but because I'm running my own race. As long as I'm running toward God I know I'm going the right way.  And by I, I mean we, the great thing is God has blessed me with such a wonderful man to get to share adventures with. He has taught me so much. I am so in love with him. He has taught me about letting go and living life fully. Life is good. We will always win the race when we follow our Savior.