16 Days to go!

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Phil 4:13



I began this endeavor in April. The crazy thought that I might want to run a marathon. What seemed crazy then is just 16 days away. April to October seems like a lifetime but 16 days is just around the corner.



I have not done this alone so far nor can I finish it alone. I have received so much wonderful loving support over the past few months. This week I put in a 25 mile run and a 14 mile run. That is the last of my “long” ones. The 25 mile was rough and I walked the last two miles, however everything that “went wrong” can be easily fixed. The 14 mile on the other hand was great! From this point on, the training is easy breezy!



Below is a picture of the type of support I receive when I’m running. This was today. This is just the last of the many times I have been supported. I have had so many people who have supported me in so many ways. Giving me water in the midst of my run is just one of them. I can’t express how much I appreciate all those who have been there for me in so many ways: prayer; calls; texts; emails; financial; advice; other gifts; their presence; water; and so much more.



The marathon is just 16 days away. It’s a bit overwhelming but so incredibly exciting! I ask for your continued support. I so still need additional financial support for World Vision. I definitely need your continued prayers. I keep reminding myself, I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.



Hoping to bring glory to God,

facebook.com/lavondahorrar
http://twv.convio.net/goto/lavondah

4 weeks until race day!!

The marathon is 4 weeks from yesterday. My training is going pretty well even while working full time for a few weeks. I ran 22 miles today. I wanted to run 23 but there was this portion of Bardstown Rd which didn’t have sidewalks and it was very busy. I decided to ask Ryan and Sarah to give me a ride to the sidewalks further down the road instead of just a drink. That took away some mileage, but it was definitely safer.

Today was probably the worst long run I’ve done thus far. I had some kind of stomach thing going on which caused lots of delays and discomfort. I ran it slower than I have run any of my longs runs. Honestly, I don’t think I would’ve finished if it were not for Ryan and Sarah being so encouraging. And a new running friend, Wendy, doing the same in the beginning. But, I finished it. There is a certain amount of pleasure which comes in completing a goal. 

I’ve received about 30% of the goal World Vision set when I signed up to help them bring clean water to Africa. Several of my friends have supported me in this fun, tiring, painful and wonderful endeavor; thank you all!

Please keep me in your prayers. I’m working fulltime for another week. The hours are early morning hours and I usually run in the mornings, which makes it difficult to get my training accomplished. Also, please pray that I will receive the sponsors I need.

Thanks for everyone’s support so far!

LaVonda

You can also find some information on my World Vision page http://twv.convio.net/goto/lavondah. You can also find me on Facebook and I have made notes and an event concerning my running www.facebook.com/lavondahorrar.