Starting the Challenge

So I did it..I started today....The Run For God 5K Challenge!

1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you know that in a race all runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. (NIV)

I tried out the RunKeeper(free app download) on my iphone to keep the walking and jogging intervals and it worked great! Pretty easy to set up...feel free to ask and I can show you how!

Tonight Sarah and I set out and as we started off of course I joked, "Well if two of us are running one of use has to get the prize;)" We both were sporting a Run For God shirt...if one person saw and read our shirt...it was worth the price!

I can honestly say today was a first... I read the verse before I set out and as I was doing the intervals I was not focused on getting the workout over with but I was reflecting on my day! As each interval happened (going from walking to jogging back to walking 8 times mind you!) I was thinking about my day and how I may and may not have reflected the character of Christ. I thought of today's walk with Christ how it was speed up and slowed down with events but like each running interval it was a learning experience.

I know today's workout is just a new beginning in this journey and well today might have been exciting tomorrow will be different. I am truly excited to be sharing it with you and for him! -Jess

Run For God's Mission:"Preparing people to be better witnesses for Christ physically, mentally, and spiritually."