“The oldest marathon runner in the world, Britain-based Fauja Singh, has ended on a high at the age of 101 years…As the Indian-origin athlete completed the 26-mile London Marathon on Sunday in a record time of seven hours and 49 minutes, he announced this would be his last race.”

“In all, Fauja, who turned 101 on April 1, has run eight full marathons in the last 12 years. He started running professionally at the age of 89.”

Read the whole story at IBN Live: Fauja Singh retires from full marathons – Sports – Athletics – ibnlive.

Convicting:

“We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”

1 John 4:19-21 [NIV]

Training Journal – 4/24/I12:

• Current plan: Half-marathon program: taper week
  
• Today’s session: 5 mile tempo: warm, 3 miles @ 8:20, cool
  
• Comments: Nice run.  Tempo splits were: 8:05, 7:56, 8:03 – overall 5.25 miles @ 8:20.  I keep telling myself that I need to get better at following my pacing plan if I want to be successful with a “time goal” half or full marathon plan.  MUST FOCUS. MUST FOCUS.
  

Training Journal – 2/29/12:

• Current plan: 12K Training
  
• Today’s session: 4 Mile Easy Run
  
• Comments: Same as yesterday: Did a 6.2 instead – though a tempo run vs. a negative split test.  On the outbound leg of the out-and-back, I ran up on a skunk – which resulted in a 100 yard dash being incorporated into the tempo run!

And lo, I’ve been thine e’er since

Many roads we’ve traveled- most joyous, some with tribulation:

Always hand in hand,
Sometimes thou leaning,
Sometimes me,
Sometimes both.

Though at the time, “remove the trial” I wished, I prayed
In hindsight, our love was strengthened e’en more
Our bond, made tighter
Our Reliance, e’en firmer

See, my love, many are the things I cherish about thee:

Thy smile encourages and slays me still
The sound of thy laughter tames and tickles
Thy care and concern doth comfort my soul
The genuineness of thy character doth inspire me
Thy true love and friendship – ah, priceless treasures they are!
- – -
Alas, an endless list I easily could pen…
…and a lifetime foreseen to fathom, to appreciate them all!

Nigh a score and seven years ago thou captivated my heart

And lo, I’ve been thine e’er since,
And wilt e’ermore!

Training Journal – 2/14/12:

• Current plan: 10K Training
  
• Today’s session: 3 mile easy run
  
• Comments: Nice morning for a run. I lost my pinky toenail last night – a casualty of a twisted, poser sport sock worn on a 13.1 a few weeks ago.   I wondered if it would bug me this morning – no issues (thank goodness!)
  

(hanging in our home…true in our hearts & lives)

Training Journal – 1/30/12:

• Current plan: 10K Training
  
• Today’s session: Rest
  
• Comments: Nada…back to work from a wonderful vacation
  

We’re not experts, but learn something new each day of the journey – about each other, relying on God, and so much more.

Karen, I love you so much!

Training Journal – 1/24/12:

• Current plan: 10K Training
  
• Today’s session: Rest
  
• Comments: Strolled throughout Kona with my bride!