"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perserverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12.1-3

in the fall, we were two miserable students sitting in anthropology class attempting to occupy the lecture time with anything but what the professor wanted to say so, we began reading a blog. it's the story of libby ryder and her battle against cancer. since september, God has used libby's story to awaken in us a realization of the story he has written for our own lives. libby has shown us what it means to set our eyes on Jesus and run, with reckless abandonment, into the arms of the Father. libby's friend angie has decided to run a half marathon in celebration of the end of libby's chemo and, lord willing, her cancer. following libby's example, we are joining in the celebration. we. are. not. runners. we are scared. we are full of doubts. but, we are inspired. the past year has been full of triumphs and tribulations for us, too. this is a physical representation of us throwing off everything that has hindered and entangled- pain, heartache, doubt, shame- and running to Jesus and basking in his grace. this run is for libby. this run if for freedom. our only hope is that He will be glorified.

"Let us hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have broken rejoice!" Psalm 51.8

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

day two down.

well it is day two. the fourth mile has been ran. my body feels like a train ran over me last night while i was sleeping. but it's okay. it's kind of like a good sore. but there is definitely pain. 

i was worried about today. yesterday was our first day and we were pumped to get started. today my body was sore and i had another two miles ahead of me.  we ran a little bit of a different route today and it was much better. not to mention that the weather was absolutely beautiful and perfect running weather. (not that i know the definition of that at all) but we ran and it was hard. harder than yesterday but we finished and didn't stop.  i listened to different music today. yesterday i listened to some not-so-encouraging rap music so julia encouraged me to listen to something different today.  i listened needtobreathe (quite a coincidence) and some passion2010 music and it was much better.  soon i will post some favs off my playlist :) 

it is really great to have someone to train with because i probably wouldn't have enough motivation to do it by myself. every once in a while julia will look back (i am usually behind her a few steps) and smile. and that encourages me. she also does this little fist pump dance every 5 minutes or so and that helps a lot also.  the last three hundred feet or so today she looked at me and said "the rest for freedom, let's go." and we sprinted. fast. oh it hurt but it felt so good when we reached her driveway.  i am so thankful for her doing this with me. 

tomorrow we will run about two miles and then strength train at the gym.  i have a feeling i am going to like the strength training days a little more than just the running days. 

so here's to day 3 and freedom.

-han

"we run, with passion for your name, we run. freedom, you've broken every chain, we run." -chris tomlin
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4 comments:

  1. JenFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    ooo i can't wait to hear your journey! and i can't believe i'm sharing this, but toby mac's "made to love" is seriously the best song in the world to run/spin to. obsessed :) it makes me want to push myself harder every time! great job girls!!

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  2. the Poston'sFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    LOVE every bit of this. You girls are an encouragement. can't wait to meet to you guys in nashville!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    So proud of both of you! I can't wait to see where this journey takes you!! Hannah, I love you with all my heart...you always bring a smile to my day. :)
    Mom

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  4. libbyFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    um i am a follower now. my first blog i officially follow. yay!

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