Jitters

It will only be a matter of days and the Condura2010 will be hosting many first time marathoners in the country including myself. At this stage, many of us may feel anxious, excited, tensed, afraid or mixed feelings. As I told Swthrt, I have never felt this way since my very first road race (my first 5K at Mizuno Run 2 years ago). I just pray and hope that this feeling of uncertainty, excitement and whatever will do me good on my first step to my first full marathon race. In line with this, let me share you this insight from Sports Spectrum Devotional. The World Series is like the Condura 42K (or your first 5K, 10K, 21K). All the people you know are keeping their eyes on you. Here it is,


“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.”
Psalm 40:3

BIG LEAGUE JITTERS

It’s the World Series—the epitome of the “best” in baseball. You are a key pitcher in your team’s lineup. All eyes are on you. It’s a situation that just begs for your nerves to take control. How do you get rid of those big league jitters? If you are Orel Hershiser in the 1988 World Series, you sing hymns.

Not exactly your normal sight in a major-league stadium. That’s what calmed Hershiser down, though, singing praise to his Lord. We all have what we consider “big league jitters” now and again. What calms you down in your times of stress? Maybe you run, or read the Bible. I know when I get to the point of “What now?” I take a moment and just pray. If I’m scared, I can feel my fear melt away. If I’m worried, suddenly the problem doesn’t seem as bad. It’s just the simple fact of knowing that God is there and listening to me—no matter what I’m going through. I am not alone—and neither are you! —Natalie Creech