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That my belly-button went all the way through me and you could see out the other side.
I just thought I would share that with you.

As you should now know (well, the two of you that read this), lately I have been a running machine. It has been an amazing experience thus far. I love the runs. I love the views. I love the feeling of accomplishment. I love the challenge. But with race day rapidly approaching, the intensity and the difficulty has increased greatly!

Today I ran from Oceanside, CA to Solana Beach, CA. (map) The run offered gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean the entire way, our Creator be praised! The ocean is such a magnificent experience. The colors, the waves, the sand, the smell, and the breeze are all captivating. (if you want to see it, come see me in San Diego) It was a 16 mile journey that took 156 minutes to complete (9.75 minutes per mile). However, it was a scorcher today. Temperatures reached into the mid 80’s by morning and the air was dry as sand. A beautiful day for going to the beach, yes, but it made for a difficult run. Even after drinking nearly 90oz of liquid (water and gatorade during the run, water and milk afterward) I still managed to lose around 5 pounds on the run. Yikes. When the run was finished, I enjoyed a nice dip in the big, blue, salty bath tub known as the Pacific Ocean.

So, what is my motivation? To finish the race is priority #1. The bonus would be to run the entire 26.2 miles without stopping to walk. The #2 priority is to get this body in shape and keep it there. To take better care of myself physically is something I need.

So, does it hurt? Yes…a lot. My body has never felt so uncomfortable as it does today. I think I am going to lose a toe nail. I think I have a pulled muscle in my right hip and right knee. I crack when I stand up. My ankles and knees are constantly tender and slightly sore. So yes, it does hurt, but it is a good pain.

So, will I endure to the end? Absolutely! Lord willing. I was not raised to be a quitter. I was always taught to finish what I start, to hustle while I am doing it, and give God the glory in the end.

So, is there a light at the end of the tunnel? For sure! The race is only a few weeks away. I have never been in this good of shape. I have lost around 12 pounds since February. I am leaner and stronger than I have ever been. The other light is to finish this race and then begin training for a triathlon.

The pursuit of the prize is long, hard, and painful. The reward cannot fully be imagined until it is realized. Thanks for your encouragement!

Hey Y’All! Long time no update…again. Here is what has been going on.

Most of my life lately has been dedicated to running. As you know, I am training for the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon on June 1. 26.2 miles of blood, sweat, and tears. Today actually marked the half-way point of my training. Here are the stats. Since February 4th, I have run 166.4 miles in 1232 minutes which averages out to 8.87 minutes per mile. Not one to hide any information, I have also lost 12 pounds and am starting to rather enjoy my flatter stomach. Last weekend I flew up to San Francisco to hang out with Matt and Genevieve for a couple days and Matt and I did a four mile run across the Golden Gate Bridge.

In the work department, we have had an unbelievably busy first quarter. The school and the studio have been busier than ever before.

Lots of photos have been taken…and they might eventually make it on Flickr. Keep watching, I will get them up there.

Oh yes, and there is also this…

Enjoi!

My Babies!

Originally uploaded by joshua.keiter

These are my AMAZING nieces and nephew.

Will Daily, Mavis Annabell, Gwen Adleigh, and Hisely Adelle

(I probably spelled all those incorrectly, sorry)