The big day

I guess there have been a few nerve racking "night before's" in my life
 - night before wedding
- night before test results after chemo
- night before Rhys was born (although that one was a few long nights)

The night before my first half marathon seems to be right up there.  nervous and excited.  so many friends have supported me in this cause- can't really quit now.  last min training tips from my brother- like 10 of them.  haha.  culminates into one long run and test of my mental, physical and spiritual will.   one thing my co worker Andrew tells me- trust your training. trust your training

one lesson that this journey has re-taught me is that in all things, you must be intentional. In training, work, friendships, relationships, my marriage- it doesn't work by luck or chance. but it takes effort.  about to hit the big 40 this year- some have asked if this running thing is about midlife crisis and wouldn't it be just easier to get a camero or mustang or I guess a souped up Acura in my case? Well. it's for the kids and running with over 100 people devoted to the same cause at tenth church is inspiring. having my brother beside me brings back nostalgia from our childhood (mock Tour de France on our bikes in the church parking lot )

ok lofty goals- finish the run and don't die.  can't wait for that ice cold coke at the finish line

oh yeah. skipping church tomorrow. inability to walk may be a good excuse.

I can do all things through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

now I know God doesn't generally work on Sunday's. but... gonna need him to tomorrow.  OT.

see you on the other side...of the finish line

Running

I've decided to resurrect my blog.  I see a lot of cancer survivors run marathons after they beat it.  I always thought that was weird.  I sure as heck wasn't going to do it.  Famous last words haha...

So this journey started a few months ago when the pastor of my church Ken Shigematsu challenged his entire staff and anyone from the congregation to run the BMO marathon or half marathon on behalf of Tenth Church and specifically World Vision in the fight to stop child trafficking. 

My brother Dan said that he would do it with me and that was this beginning.  Those who know me understand how much I hate running- from the days of trying to cheat at DT gym class run days. (think Seinfeld and the taxi).

Anyways, after some high altitude training in whistler this weekend, I'm up to 18 km in my training.  and it hurts...everything hurts.  But for a great cause.  Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers...last 2 weeks before the run. No injuries or setbacks.  If you want to donate. Check it out.

http://bit.ly/1MrZx4Z


Thanks

Gil