On September 28th the Farmer and I will be running in our first family 5k. The event is a fundraiser for the Hope Clinic for Women. The clinic is a local, pro-life, christian organization that provides prenatal care, diagnostic testing, and counseling for women. Many young girls come to the clinic for the first time pregnant and considering abortion. However, with the help and services provided by the Hope Clinic Staff the girls often change their minds and choose to protect the lives of their unborn children instead. I have personally met with the director of the clinic and can testify to the great impact this facility has on the lives of Nashville families and children. It is a fantastic place. It is a cause I strongly support. And it is a great opportunity for me to finally put some action behind my convictions, even if it's just a small way of doing so.
Today I put on my running shoes, downloaded the C25K app, and started my training. According to the app I'll be training 3 days a week and will be ready to run 3 miles in a month and a half! Today's workout was a 5 minute warm up walk, 20 minute 60 second run & 90 second walk, and a 5 minute cool down walk. It wasn't that hard and I was surprised by how good it felt to sweat that much. We'll see what happens though when the run time dramatically increases the the walk time dramatically decreases :)
I'll keep you updated with my progress!
In the meantime...
If you're a Nashville local would you consider joining the Farmer and I in the race? We'd love to do this event with you and your family! If you're not local (and even if you are) would you consider sponsoring us by donating to the clinic? You can register and donate to our team by clicking here.
Have you ever run a 5k before? What are your best semi-athlete tips?
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