Who is imposing your limits? Running is mostly about managing the physical by being tough mentally. Your legs must be strong, but your head must be stronger.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, “A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
This morning at 5:00am BFG started running at the starting line of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. It was 51° and raining gently. With him were T3 and Sweet Tee. Close by at all times was BFG’s wife. Following the course, the Pirañas made their way through the empty and dark streets of Oklahoma City, with Mrs. BFG meeting them every two miles. The brothers maintained an even pace and were right on schedule as they ran north up Western Ave.
At mile 8, T3 and Sweet Tee handed BFG off to Mav. And on they went. The duo ran through the Chesapeake campus and then into Nichols Hills. By the half way point on Britton Rd they were still on a good pace adn moving well. But things don’t always go as planned and BFG’s legs started feeling heavy and he struggled to stay on pace. They continued along the lake and BFG continued to struggle. Pace slowing, his mind started thinking he might not be able to finish. But Pirañas don’t quit and Mav kept him moving.
At mile 18 they picked up Weeble and at mile 20 they dropped off Mav and still they pressed forward. At 9:56 BFG crossed the finish line. Shortly after finishing BFG sent this text out to the Brothers…
Guys, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to finish when I was at the lake. No way I could have done this without you guys. Thank you.
A cord of three strands is not easy to break. Mental toughness mixed with support from friends will overcome physical adversity every time. Support can be a significant factor in success, but someone else cannot run a step for you. You have to run each step yourself. BFG sent one other text message:
I was trying to figure out how to DNF as I was running. I finished before I figured it out.
Frickin’ HOOAH! I wish you guys could come to Ranger school with me.