Inner Strength

As marathon race day approaches thoughts are focused on the huge effort that will be expended tomorrow. I often wonder what strategy people use to drive on during an endurance event when the body is screaming at the head to stop! It's one thing to be confident, knowing that the training is in the bag, but when the time ticks by and the legs feel heavy what is the focus? A Christian colleague of mine recently reminded me of a great verse from the Bible; whether you are a believer or not, it is a great focus:

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."Isaiah 40 : 31

Now you know what will be going through my head at the 20 mile point tomorrow! For us triathletes, had time trial bikes been around in the Old Testament, I am sure the Lord would have included:

".....will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint, they will be steadfast in an aero tuck and have lungs of endless capacity."