Addicted to Running

I think that it is official that after 5 years of running, I have officially become addicted to something that comes very natural to a lot of people.

I have had some issues recently with my knee, and with the run being officially one month away, I have decided to take a week off to let things "heal" themselves. Over the last week I have noticed though that I am grumpy, get mad at the littlest things and can not stay focused. Working sometimes seems like a task because all I can think about is "Why can't I go for a run?". I know that I have done this to myself, but it is a great thing to be addicted to. It can break up a day. It can be a stress reliever (which apparently I need). It can get you OUTSIDE. It can be a great way to meet new people. Explore new areas of the city. Help to lose weight (which I needed too). And even though people are going to think I am crazy by saying this, it can be really fun.

As mentioned above, the run is a little less than one month away and I can say that I am ready. Aside from some minor aches and pains, I feel ready. I have been praying that people will find it in their hearts to help where they can. This is going to be a life changing event and I can't wait to take the ride. There are going to be hundreds of lives that will be changed when these kids lives are changed. They are going to be taken out of terrible environments and put into loving God-centered environments that will help them change their communities and their own futures.

If you know of people that are runners, send them our way. If you know of people that are walkers, send them our way. If you know of people that just want some cause to believe in, send them our way. Every dollar makes a difference.

Stay Strong, Run Long
Brad