Amazing

Amazing

Maureen and I ran through Boys Town and a few of the surrounding neighborhoods. Still tired from the norovirus and dehydration, but feeling better. 12.02 miles at sub 8 minute miles which was a good pace considering how icy it was. Neither of us fell which is pretty good considering that we are both running marathons in 12 days.

OK...here's the deal. It was amazing. Last night I watched the best football game I have ever seen. Boise State beat Oklahoma and it was a joy to watch. Five touchdowns in the last two minutes of regulation and the first minute of overtime. Then Boise State goes for two points and makes it for the win. It was David vs. Goliath II and David won the rematch.

So I was thinking that running is not a terribly exciting spectator sport. Even the Rock n' Roll Marathon I'll be running next week in Pheonix won't get the people of the city excited like a football game did last night in the same city.

Running is exciting for the participants. Crossing the finish line of a marathon is an amazing thing. Beating your personal best time or seeing improvement gives a sense of accomplishment.

And so it is with life. We are simultaneously spectators and participants. It is fun and interesting to watch. It is exciting and rewarding to participate. Life is amazing and God blesses us that we get to watch and play.