I'm alive

Funny how something that makes you feel so close to death actually makes you feel so alive when it's over.  Brad and I (and 17,000 others) ran the half marathon yesterday in St. Louis.  Running 13.1 miles is truly amazing on so many levels: psychically, spiritually, mentally, socially.  One of the most incredible feelings was at/near mile 10 when I was passed by the lead marathon runner.  Yes, that's right, when I was at the 10 mile mark of a 13.1 mile run, someone else was at the 23 mile mark of a 26.2 mile run.  I actually teared up.  I was so moved by his humanity and physicality.  The human spirit and the human body is so incredible.  I couldn't help but think how God made that possible, but that runner made it a reality.  I know it won't happen but I want everyone I love to run a half marathon.  I want them to experience the same thing.  I think it's a life changing experience.