Stay Strong - Run Long

Hey guys, I figured since I had a great day today of running that I would post about it. Finding the motivation has been pretty easy lately because I know with this run coming up in a few months, I kinda just have to do it :) Anyway, Monday of this week I decided that I would get a good long run in. I had a pretty relaxing weekend and the weather wasn't great for heading outside so I did what every dedicated runner would do, I stayed in and ran on the treadmill. Now I will go on record and say that running in place for 1 1/2+ hours could potentially be the most boring thing on the planet to do (aside from bird watching. Sorry to any bird watchers out there). I got at new iPod nano (long story with the old one) and made sure on Sunday night that it was loaded up with super motivating stuff. I had some running podcasts, some crazy fast and loud tunes and some other garbage that I probably won't listen to. I jump on and about 3 miles in I start to get a stinging pain in my foot. N

A friend of mine and I embarked on a journey a little over a year ago. My post today will be about the pride that I have found from just the email that I got from him this morning. This guy has been a friend of mine for a few years now. We have shared some great experiences together and I think that this will probably be the best. During my walk with Christ, he and I have talked quite a bit. We have thrown around war stories and how God has basically pulled us out every time. When I decided that I was going to make a commitment to stop drinking for a year I felt compelled to bring him along. I did feel a little resistance from him, but he did surprise me one day by telling me that he was going to do it. My jaw almost hit the floor. This guy loved the sauce. We was kind of known for his expensive taste in alcohol. I didn't really believe that it would happen, but wanted to support him anyway. Over the last year, he and I have struggled together. I would call him whenever I wanted ju