When I ask women to join me in running the Bolder Boulder, a 10K (or 6.2 mile) race every Memorial Day in Boulder, Colorado, I usually get laughter as a response. Not laughter out of pure joy for the invitation, I have a feeling, but laughter out of the absurdity of the idea. Enter God's Word:
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
God parted the Red Sea through Moses, tore down the walls of Jericho using Joshua and his army, and empowered a little boy named David to defeat Goliath with a slingshot and a single stone. So if you think running 6.2 miles is impossible, might I suggest you call upon a higher power?
Don’t get hung up on the physical task. This isn’t about laboring for 6.2 miles, it’s about running after your Savior, your Deliverer, your Provider, your Redeemer, your Whoever You Need Him to Be Right Now! God invites you to shed the weight of your burdens and rest in Him… at the very least, accept that invitation!
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30
It’s amazing how you can find rest in the most unexpected places as long as your eyes are fixed on Jesus. Won’t you join me? You CAN do this!
For those interested in running this year’s Bolder Boulder, let’s register together by February 28th so we can ensure we are in the same wave as well as an early, non-qualifying wave. Email me at mikelisafischer@msn.com if you are interested in being registered with us!
If you plan to qualify for an earlier wave, that’s GREAT! We can still train together and do all the pre- and post-race stuff together.
If you are worried about your pace and running the race alone, invite a friend along to accompany you! Last year, they allowed iPods as well. For more race information, go to http://www.bolderboulder.com/.
As a last note, the Running of the Green Lucky 7K will be held Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Denver. Go to http://www.active.com/running/denver-co/runnin-of-the-green-2010 for more information. This race is a qualifier for the Bolder Boulder, meaning if you run this race at a sub-10 minute mile pace, then you qualify for the first 32 waves of the Bolder Boulder.
Please note – you DO NOT NEED to qualify to run the Bolder Boulder.
I look forward to this journey with you and can't wait to see what God reveals when we seek Him with a whole heart!
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