Well,
I have finally made through all of my training runs, at least to the end of the schedule. I ran my last run this evening after work. I went tot he YMCA and since it was nice, I ran outside on the road in front of the Y. I did a simple 1 mile out and 1 mile back loop. I ran it at a pace slower than my target MP. It was really strange stopping after 2 miles, I did not even feel like I worked out. I took a shower and headed to the church for ensemble practice feeling good and ready to run.
Looking back I completed a total of 63 runs of the 76 for a total of 340.7 miles. I have run through sub zero weather, having ice form on my hair, beard, and eyebrows. I have run in the rain, the sun, the dark, on roads, tracks indoors/outdoors. I have run alone, with friends, and in races. I have climbed stairs and climbed hills. I have fought through injuries to my ankle, and knee, foot pain and leg/muscle pains. Why? Not for the training, or self improvement, or for the pig - really. All of these were side benefits of all of this. The reason that I run, is for my family. I want to be around to see my kids grow up, share a long loving relationship with my wife, and enjoy all of the blessings God has given me that I have done nothing to deserve.
So, I hope to finish the "Flying Pig" on Sunday and maybe do so in under 5 hours. Whatever the outcome, I am just blessed to be able to participate in the race.
Thanks again to all of you that have supported my efforts, you truly have been a blessing to me. The blog will be reflections on the marathon, unless I blog about my girls running the kid marathon on Saturday.
In Him,
Tim Vogel
Philippians 4:13
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