That's why I run

I once read a book called "That's why I run" by Argentina Senda.  It's a short, non fiction book about a woman (who I now often see at races) who almost lost her leg from disease, found God and was miraculously healed.  After experiencing such grace, she decided to do something meaningful with the gift that was given to her.  So, she started running...and got pretty good at it too! The book was so inspiring and I'll admit there were a few tears spilled over the pages while reading! My start to running is a much more boring story I'm afraid, but that doesn't mean I am any less grateful for the gift that I was given! And I don't mean talent, because lets be honest, I'm just an average runner.  But the gift that I have been given is the ability to run, the motivation to keep going and the strength to never give up! So while I can't write a book about a miracle, I can write a blog about how thankful I am to be able to run! Every time I'm out on the road, I say a little prayer, remembering who gave me this gift and being ever thankful for it....and that's why I run!