Running in 2013

 

2012 was not the best year for me when it comes to running. It was a great year otherwise as I became a Grandad, or "Poppy." If you are my Facebook friend, you are probably saying "oh no, here he goes!" That's right. I love being a Poppy. I also published my first book, "All My Strength." Lots of other great things happened in 2012 as well. But running was not the best. I spent almost half the year nursing a hamstring injury. I did manage to run in 2 additional states, Oregon and Wisconsin. My goal was to add 5. Didn't happen. So, we move on to 2013.  

                                                       

 

 10k in Portland, Oregon

I have already booked 3 new states for 2013 and hope to add more. In January, I will be driving to Jackson, Mississippi to run in the Mississippi Blues Half Marathon. The next day, I will run in the Jackson Day Race which is a historic 9k. In between these 2 runs, I will watch my Lee University Flames play on the road in Jackson and Hattiesburg. What a fun weekend this will be for me. That will give me 14 states in which I have run a race.

On Father's Day, I will strike an item off my "Bucket List." I have signed up for the San Francisco Half Marathon. I will run across the Golden Gate Bridge! I am very excited about this race.

I am working on other races. I will, Lord and hamstring willing, run my usual races as well. I didn't get to run in the Peachtree Road Race last year and hope to in 2013. I am also planning to run in the 65 Roses 5k in Cleveland, Tennessee. It is a family event with extended family and the perfect place to run with Finley. Did I mention that I am a Poppy? There are a few local races that I do as well. Georgia is one of the top states for running events in the country. Who knew?

2013 promises to be a great year for running and having another grandson! That's right, Jonah will make his appearance in February.  Above all, I want to walk (or run) in the path of Jesus and do the things I ought to do as a follower of Christ and believer in Him. I wish nothing but the best for you in 2013!