This post will be short with iphoneography as it's coming from my phone - let's be real it's beyond bedtime and I have zero plans of standing up for the remainder of the evening so siting on the computer is just... no.
Today I hit snooze. It was a long week ( I think I've said that nearly every week since having three children ) but it was and a migraine last night left me unsure about my run. So I hit snooze twice which is so unlike me. Finally I fell out of bed and half asleep in a quiet home found myself dressed and out the door in the midday sun - jk it was 4:45 but sure looked like at least 11. By mile 6 I checked my watch and my pace was slow. To hit the qualifying time I need my pace to be faster than 8:15 minute miles and I was around 8:45. I hit this point when turning around at Pioneer Park where I gave it all to God. If I'm meant to be doing this this year than carry me but if you have different plans for me I'm totally ok with simply giving my best shot at this race . Mile 7 was 8:30, mile 9 about 8:20 , by mile 16 I was cruising close to a 7:30 pace and my legs felt more free than ever . Mile 19 led straight into my backyard hitting an average of 8:08 pace , allll by HIS strength not my own. I have no idea what God's plans are for me in this race but after today I am confident that it is for something GOOD because my legs did not carry me through those 19 miles . I always joke that Jesus controls the shuffle on iTunes but when Rend Collective is blasting me through the final minutes you know it's just too good to be true . The glory is SO not mine but his alone ...
Nothing is impossible
Every chain is breakable
With You, we are victorious
You are stronger than our hearts
You are greater than the dark
With You, we are victorious
I legitamtely sob every time I hear this on a run. Yes TEARS are my spiritual gift incase you were wondering .
Click here to listen !
19 miles 8:08 pace
I've made it a point to cool my legs off after each long run and it's seriously helped recovery. Some people have fancy ice tubs , I personally like my tiny baby pool and personal servants squirting my legs like tiny jets.
Today was simply a beautiful summer day in Fairbanks that we totally have to savor here . We couldn't say no to a family bike ride to downtown shortly after even if it meant a 6 mile round trip , thankfully the tiny ones can only pedal so fast.The husband brought along his little drone camera too which I'm borderline jealous about... how fun would this be to use with the big girl camera for family sessions ?!
Speaking of sessions I'm super excited to have two fun photo sessions this week before we leave for an epic Alaskan motorhome adventure . I can not WAIT to fill some memory cards ( and film) up with this beautiful state . We will be heading all the way to Homer and staying several places along with way with my Alaska cousins and their kiddos . It's going to be incredible so stay tuned for a million and a half photos from it!
Up next is mile 20 which will be along the coast in Homer Alaska ( somebody pinch me ) but as always I so appreciate your prayers and encouragement along this journey .
Thanks for reading my babble and have a joyful summer week friends 💜 if you have any prayer requests or just want to chat always feel free to message me I would love to hear from you!
Love, B.
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