Dan has been training to run a marathon since January and last week Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, May 19th 2013 he did it! God was teaching him not only to finish the marathon but to enjoy the journey of 26.2 miles!
Dan and I cooking cutting veggie for a carb packed, veggie and quiona dinner the night before the race!
Dan and his dad, Rick, researching how to get to the race by metro in Columbus, Ohio!
Dan's mom, Patty, pinning on his number! 1367, a prime number that can not be divided! He would be completely focused on Jesus during the marathon!
Before the race in the Browns stadium! He is ready!
Start of the race! Go runners go!
Dan at the start, running with fire on his feet on Pentecost Sunday! Where is Dan? Can you find him?
Dan's parents and I waited at mile 12 to cheer him on! He spotted me and was coming towards me!
One way, God spoke to him on how to enjoy the journey was to stop and give me a kiss when he saw me! Mom was able to capture it! Here it is!
And off he goes again! Only 14.2 miles to go!
This was my pose and face after being blessed and surprised by the kiss by Dan! I knew he was enjoying the journey! I LOVE MY HUSBAND!
Another way, God called Dan to enjoy the journey was to share with 5 people that it was Pentecost Sunday and get into a conversation about Jesus! So along the way as he passed people, he would share, did you know it is Pentecost Sunday, the day when fire from heaven came down and the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit. I feel the fire in my feet!
After running 26.2 miles, Dan is approaching the finish line!
He crossed the line and with arms held up screamed NIKE: Victory!
For the first part of the race, there was a nice cloud covering, but when Dan had about an hour left the sun came out and there was a red flag at the race due to the heat conditions. Dan wanted to give it all he had and he did!
He was helped to the medical tent due to heat stoke! The tent was full of others who also gave it all they got! The average temp was 105 to 107 of the runners that were finishing around when Dan finished! He was give a ice cold water bath and an IV drip to re-hydrate himself!
Dan after recovering from heat stoke, posing with his medal! He did it! 26.2 miles in 3:45:22 secs!
But most importantly, he enjoyed the journey along the way!
1 comments:
Yay Dan! This is awesome! I think he deserves a special homemade treat nonetheless ;P
-Heather
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