(New photos posted today on blog photo page)
“Do you need a ride…or are you kind of jogging?” That’s the question a man in a pickup truck pulled over to ask me today as I ran from Jamestown to Sanborn. In fact, a total of three people stopped to ask if I needed a ride…that’s a one-day record for me and a nice reminder of the kindness of strangers.
My day began with a presentation to the Barnes County Ministerial Association. Before my talk, the group heard a speech on the stages of dying. When I got up to speak, I mentioned I think I have experienced all the stages during this run! That got a good laugh from the crowd.
Along my route, I got a surprise visit from a camera crew from KVLY-TV. I will be featured in a story on Tuesday’s 10 p.m. news on their station.
I ran about 20 miles today, with the last two hours becoming physically tough. My endurance seems to be deteriorating in the latter part of my daily runs, so I would appreciate your prayers for that. I know it could make the last few days of this journey very tough, but I am determined to finish the race marked out for me. (Hebrews 12:1-2)
3 Comments
November 6, 2007 at 9:10 pm
sounds like your doing great keepit up the ebd is close and all our prayers are with you see you soon
November 7, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Hi Wade,
I feel for you when you talk about your endurace. We will certainly pray about. I wish there was more to do – like ride my bike alongside you with an oxygen tank! All I can say is that today is Wednesday and the weekend is coming. God has sustained you thus far and won’t stop now. I guess you’ll have to reach down as deep as you can go for the finish – knowing you, I imagine there is something pretty solid down there.
Neil
November 7, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Hi Wade,
Just a note to say we are praying for you every day. It’s so fun to read your daily writings and to hear all about your “run”. God is so good. He is going to use this for all kinds of great things. Bless you and Heather!
Can’t wait to see you on Saturday at Scheels.
Marsha