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Today was a day of mixed emotions:
(I'll upload pics once blogger is working properly)
After 18 weeks of training I ran in the second leg of a 20 km relay race, running 5 km in 32 minutes. My relay team was number 132. I know I shouldn't be prideful, but I can't help feeling an incredible sense of accomplishment for having run this race today. This is one of the most physically difficult feats of my adult life. At the beginning of training I remember struggling with 30 seconds of running, and thinking that a 5km run was so far out of my grasp. I was 15 pound heavier and my wais was 3 inches bigger. My usual training included running with my son, Jordan, who would keep me moving especially up those long hills. Today he was too sick to run so I had a tough time with the conversation in my head to find motivation to keep running. It was the encouragement of those who came to watch the race that kept me running, and in the last couple of hundred metres the crowd was clapping and cheering, and I ran for the end. The apostle Paul talked a lot about running in such a way that you never give up, running for the prize of salvation that waits for those who persevere and push forward. Thanks to Cheri for great training, and Deb, Sharon, and Pat for great encouragement.
Not only did I run today, but it was our last service in Williams Lake, and the crowd encouraged and cheered us on as runners as we make our way to Winnipeg. With so many tears I shared my love for these people who have become our friends and family, and it is very hard to leave. The thing that the Salvation Army belongs in the community. It belongs among the poor, and its people are those who call it their family and friends. They get community. I have very fond memories of WL, and God has used this appointment to teach us so many lessons. I'll share in my next blog.
As for now...I'm emotionally pooped, but I can't help revelling just a bit in the accomplishments of the day. I may not have won this race, but I've received great prizes for my efforts.
Thank You Lord.
rZ
(I'll upload pics once blogger is working properly)
After 18 weeks of training I ran in the second leg of a 20 km relay race, running 5 km in 32 minutes. My relay team was number 132. I know I shouldn't be prideful, but I can't help feeling an incredible sense of accomplishment for having run this race today. This is one of the most physically difficult feats of my adult life. At the beginning of training I remember struggling with 30 seconds of running, and thinking that a 5km run was so far out of my grasp. I was 15 pound heavier and my wais was 3 inches bigger. My usual training included running with my son, Jordan, who would keep me moving especially up those long hills. Today he was too sick to run so I had a tough time with the conversation in my head to find motivation to keep running. It was the encouragement of those who came to watch the race that kept me running, and in the last couple of hundred metres the crowd was clapping and cheering, and I ran for the end. The apostle Paul talked a lot about running in such a way that you never give up, running for the prize of salvation that waits for those who persevere and push forward. Thanks to Cheri for great training, and Deb, Sharon, and Pat for great encouragement.
Not only did I run today, but it was our last service in Williams Lake, and the crowd encouraged and cheered us on as runners as we make our way to Winnipeg. With so many tears I shared my love for these people who have become our friends and family, and it is very hard to leave. The thing that the Salvation Army belongs in the community. It belongs among the poor, and its people are those who call it their family and friends. They get community. I have very fond memories of WL, and God has used this appointment to teach us so many lessons. I'll share in my next blog.
As for now...I'm emotionally pooped, but I can't help revelling just a bit in the accomplishments of the day. I may not have won this race, but I've received great prizes for my efforts.
Thank You Lord.
rZ
1 Comments:
Congratulations on a great race ran; both as Captian Rick Zelinksy and as Rick Zelinsky. Not written here in order of importance..as I know that God is looking at Rick Zelinsky and I feel that He is 99% in approval (remember we can never be perfect!)
Your whole family has really been awe inspiring so make sure that you share the encouragement that we send you.
And keep the interesting and thought provoking blogs comming, it has been so encouraging for me. Blogging is alot of fun, I just would like to see more people making comments. Sharon D.
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