12 Miles in the Rain

It was pouring down rain Saturday morning as we ran 12 miles. This was by far the most challenging run to date-- because we were soaked, we were cold, and we were all exhausted.

When my right leg went pretty much numb and I ran 5 of those miles with 'pins and needles' throughout that leg I began to think about inner strength. When the rain started to pelt me and I was running against the cold wind drenched in water and sweat, I began to ask for inner strength. When we finished the 12 miles I realized that I had gained some measure of precious inner strength. I was pretty stoked (and sore).