Here is the other side of training for this couch to marathon- which often includes belly rubs for Georgia🐾

This couch to marathon journey has reminded me that taking care of our whole being matters. It’s not just the run, but the rest, and the stretching, strengthening and mobility work. Yet it’s not all about the outside. So much of the work is within my own heart and mind. The inner refinement is real in this process and although it’s not easy, it’s clearing out cobwebs that needed clearing and giving me a renewed perspective- not just of running but of life.

I share this with you in case any of you are finding yourself hesitant to try something new that seems challenging and uncomfortable, like I was. If so, I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

May we remember the inner work is the greatest work we can do, and sometimes to refine ourselves, from the inside out, we need to step out of our comfort zone and challenge ourselves, in mind or body. Yet when we do this, we just may find ourselves living out principles we are called to such as patience, perseverance, diligence and discipline, like this couch to marathon journey is doing for me. And even though the process isn’t easy, the progress and growth within is worth it.

With love and hope,
Shawn