Is it too soon to call me a Runner?

Is it too soon to classify myself as a Runner?
There is something about being called a "runner" that I always admired...I think it is because I have always had this fear that I could not be a runner, that I was not capable...but last night I ran 3 miles and walked 2...it was a great feeling of accomplishment!! Matbe when I run 6 miles, I will call myself a runner...for a long time that has been my goal to be able to do that...so I will let you know when I hit that milestone!!

Anyway, I am running with these 2 cool girls, Suzanne and Suzie, and they are awesome. It is a very pressure-less environment, we are not trying to win any world records, we are just trying to finish together. That is a really nice feeling for my Type A personality...I vowed that I would not make this a competition, as I do with most things in my life...so it is nice to be running with 2 like minded girls and can chat and get to know them. And honestly, without the accountability, I would have run probably a mile last night, because I was so not in the mood!!

We had a cool conversation about redemption last night...about being in the desert and waiting for the Lord...it was refreshing to hear their stories and know that we all go through trials, and we are not isolated when things are tough...and the redemption story that Jesus always redeems us...even more then we realize.

Well I need to get to work...thanks for those of you who have chosen to support my race financially, that has been a huge blessing, and a huge surprise to see how many of you who gave. if you feel like the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society is one that you want to support, you can give by clicking this link:

http://www.active.com/donate/tnttn/leighholt

If you would rather mail a donation, message me and I willl give you my address.

I pray that you see God's redemption story in your life today...

Leigh

PS: 7 days until I see Madonna in Chi-town!!!!