Going Back...+

TODAY IS THE START OF MY STREAK WITH (GOD & RUNNING)...+
Let Go And Let God...+ JacobsHeart/Music.... ( = "Let Go And Let God"...+
Power-Verse from God: Hebrews 10:25...+
....25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
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Inspired Thoughts: When we truly "Let Go And Let God" take over our life in everything we do or say there will simply be no limits as to what we and God can do. God meaning God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost...+
....We, the (Jacobs-Family) have alot to do for (God), so it's time we go back to the (Gospel-Tabernacle) and start doing it...+
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Going Back...+ ( = "Thank-God" /That...+
....This coming Wednesday evening I will take my family and we, (Andrew, Roxie & Jimmy), will go back to our old home church the (Gospel-Tabernacle) to start with new beginnings.
....We plan to work for God in this church until God tells us different, and with that we've got alot to do.
....1) We sing by soundtrack so many beautiful songs that God has given others...+
....2) We sing accappella the beautiful songs that God has given to us personally....+
....3) Andrew sings some beautiful songs by himself somtimes such as (Jesus Loves Me) and (God Bless America).
....4) Roxie sings in the Choir the beautiful songs that God so graciously inspired someone to write...+
....5) I, Jimmy, play the drums for the church whenever I'm given the chance to. I also preach God's holy word when called upon to do so.
....6) We will help with Sunday School, Children's-Church, Morning-Worship, or Church-in-General, in any way possible if we are asked to do so.
....7) We will attend this church whenever the doors are open if we are not working or visiting our Mom & Dad's church which is the (Whittaker Ridge Assemly of God) near our home town of Cedar Bluff, Virginia. The Pastor is Sister (Merilyn Morris), who is truly a (Great-Woman of God & Good-Friend)...+
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My 2-Streaks ( = "Thank-God"...+
....(I will log my 2-Streaks from "Monday through Sunday" each week because "Saturday & Sunday" is the weekend)....+
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: In my opinion, (Running-Every-Day), is just as easy as running, (4-Days-Weekly), if you don't run hard every day and simply take it very easy with only, (1-Continuous-mile), to keep your streak alive whenever you need to ( = "Thank-God"...+
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>>>>>>> ( = "Smile-God-Loves-You"...+
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( = "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer...+

2-Streaks and a Bonus Plan...+

Let Go And Let God...+ JacobsHeart/Music.... ( = "Just Like Eagles"...+

Power-Verse from God: Isaiah 40:31...+

....31: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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Inspired Thoughts: Someday, (Very Soon I Believe), God's trumpet will sound in glory, Jesus will return to earth for his prescious bride that awaits him, and when that happens we will like eagles fly to that beautiful city called Heaven.

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2-Streaks and a Bonus Plan...+ ( = "Thank-God" 4/This Plan, hehe...+

The Rules are Very Simple...+

....1) If I spend 1-continuous-hour with God I get $1.00. ( =

....2) If I run 1-continuous-mile with God every day I get $1.00...+

....3) At the end of the week if I have $14.00 I get an extra $1.00 for not missing any day in seven days with (God or Running). ( =

....4) If I don't miss a day with either (God or Running) in 2-weeks I will end up with $30.00 each time I get a pay day...+

....5) If I don't miss a day with either (God or Running) in 4-weeks I will end up with $60.00 for the entire month which equals 2-full pay-days from RCMC. ( =

....6) I will put this in my already planned Pickle-Jar that I have made into a Bonus-Plan-Bank...+

....7) I will spend this money on things I want such as Soundtracks, running stuff, etc.... ( =

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: If it wasn't for faster runners in my age group at the local 5k or 10k = (45----49), I would have no real reson to race...+

....Why pay 15 to 20-dollars just for fun, lol. ( =

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>>>>>>> ( = "Smile-God-Loves-You"...+

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( = "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer...+

2-Goal Streaks...+

1) = http://www.bible.com
2) = http://www.runeveryday.com
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Let Go And Let God...+ JacobsHeart/Music.... ( = "I'm Free"...+
Power-Verse from God: John 8:36...+
....36: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
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Inspired Thoughts: Chorus to Above "JacobsHeart/Song"...+
....I'm free, I'm free, oh yes I'm free from sin.
....I am happy and I know my heart is clean.
....So if you want him to, to try and get your Heavenly crown.
....Just give your heart to Jesus and lay your burdens down.
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If you will confess your sins, and ask Jesus to come into your heart he will save you with the redemption power of his prescious blood, that he so freely gave us long ago on Calvary's Cross, and you indeed will be free. Yes, Free-Forever...+
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2-Goals Streaks...+ ( = "Thank-God"...+
1) God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost...+
....A) I plan to this coming Sunday - October 18, 2009 to take my family, (Roxie & Andrew), back to the Gospel Tabernacle where we attend sometimes, and make that our home church for good.
....B) I plan to spend some quality time with God every day, in reading his divine word, in prayer, in fasting, in bible study, in music practice, in family devotions etc.
....C) All this will take place at my home in my already planned prayer closet, (which is my quiet place), where I can have peace & joy daily serving a Divine Holy God. (Whenever possible I will spend time with family & God in all these things mentioned above), and know all this will only take place with God, Jesus, the Holy Ghost, and the strength they give me to do it...+
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2) Running - Supported by God, Jesus, the Holy Ghost, Family, & Friends...+
...A) I will start running this Sunday - October 18, 2009 with an easy 4-mile run, and run every day after that for as long as I can...+
....B) Only with God's help and the strength God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost gives to run each day.
....C) Only with the support of (Roxie & Andrew), my wife & son, and the support of "Family & Friends" everywhere.
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Streak Rules: ( = "Thank-God" 4/God, Family, Friends, & Running"...+
1) GOD = I must spend at least 1-continuous-hour with God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost every day for it to count to keep my streak alive.
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2) Running = I must run at least 1-continuous-mile every day for it to count to keep my streak alive.
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With God all this is possible = READ: Matthew 19:26...+
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: You don't have to run every day to be a runner, but you do have to be a runner to run every day. ( = God Bless...+
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>>>>>>> ( = "Smile-God-Loves-You"...+
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( = "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer...+

Be A Kid At Heart.... +

Let Go And Let God.... + A Favorite Song.... ( : "Where Are The Children".... +
God's Word Today: Luke 18:16.... +
....16: But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Inspired Thoughts: We are the (Children of God), and when we come to God or Jesus with Holy Ghost power for any reason we need to come as a little child. Humble, honest, and not afraid of anything.
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Be A Kid At Heart.... +
....Sometimes we need to do just this = "Be A Kid At Heart". Because many times we take things way to serious, and with that it only brings us pain when we don't do everything we want to do.
....Most kids you see at a local 5k race only cares about 1-thing. That 1-thing I've seen many times is (Getting to the Finish-Line). They put there whole heart into it just like we do, but they are also having fun. But many times over that's not how it is with me = Adults.
....We are always looking for different things, such as an age group trophy, a faster time, and so on. Yes I always enjoyed these things, but we should never take the fun out of our running even when we show up for the local 5k.
....This week I started back after a little lay-off again. It's when our life in general is not fun anymore that we get lazy. Lazy on God, a lazy runner, etc. But if we are in good health, getting our bills paid even though we only break even at times we should be happy, and have fun with everything we do. When we let go of the happiness in us and quit having fun we will never (Run like God wants us to Run). Not in the "Spiritual or Physical", and all God really wants is for us to be happy.
....He even sent his only begotten Son-Jesus to die for us, and with that many are saved through the blood Jesus so freely gave us on Calvary's Cross. That includes me and my family = "Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy", many family members, and friends that I know, ( : "Thank-God." +
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,,,,So with a new start this week, I plan to get happy and do my best to take every day from now on as a little child. I want to "Be A Kid At Heart".... + M Prayers are with you that (You-Do-The-Same-Thing). In the end we will have more peace & joy than we could have ever imagined in Heaven.
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Don't be so serious all the time. Make it happy, and I'm sure your running will be blessed beyond measure. That is with God's help = God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost.... +
>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Resting My Back.... +

Let Go And Let God.... + JacobsHeart.... ( : "Resting In God's Arms".... +
God's Word Today: Psalm 116:7.... +
....7: Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
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Inspired Thoughts: No matter what we are facing in this life, or what we are up against we are still always "Resting In God's Arms".... +
....There may be some mountains to climb, but God is right there with us teaching us to climb.... ( :
....There may be some valleys to walk through, but again Jesus is right there with us leading the way, and giving us added strength to help us make it to the other side.... +
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WITH = God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost, there is simply nothing we cannot do.... ( :
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Resting My Back.... +
....I decided to rest my back this week with very little running, continue to take my meds, and be ready to start fresh next week. That is, with some serious running 5-days on with 2-days off for now. I will add mileage to my overall weekly total as time goes on, and in the end, (with God's help & strength to run), be ready to do some local racing.
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....My goal is to race the War Party 10k on Saurday - January 30, 2010. The "Race" takes place at Warriors Path State Park in Kingsport, Tennessee. The same place where on February 13, 1999 I finished 4th overall and ran my 10k-PR in a time of 38.57.06 which equals (6.18) pace.
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....Beginning this Sunday - August 15, 2009 I will have 24-solid weeks to get ready for my goal race, and with God's help I can surely be ready to race when that time comes. I've got all the running gear I need including shoes = 2-pair of Asics DS Trainers, 2-pair of Asics SD Turbo, a pair of New Balance 430's, & 2-pair of Nike Shox.
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So nothing can stop me now, but "ME". So with God's help and the support of my family I will see no more lazzzzy-days ahead of me. God has richly blessed me so much in my running and if I know God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost this time will be no different = I truly ( : "Thank-God." 4/That.... + I also truly ( : "Thank-God." 4/My Family = (Roxie & Andrew) that loves to see Dad run.... +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Sometimes we need the added rest. My ole "Back" is feeling alot better, but to benefit my running I'm taking this week off to completely rest, continue to take my meds, and be ready to start fresh next week.
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Rock-n-Roll Running.... +

Let Go And Let God.... + JacobsHeart.... ( : "My Foot Is On the Rock And My Name Is On the Roll".... +
God's Word Today: 1 Corinthians 10:4
....4: And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
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Revelation 13:8
....8: And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
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Inspired Thoughts: Like the song says "My Foot Is On The Rock and My Name Is On The Roll".... +
....JESUS is the Rock, and I stand upon him daily to make it in this "Spiritual Race" that we Christians are all running. Without Jesus I know for sure that I would never make it home = Heaven.
....My name (Jimmy) is written in the (Lamb's Book of Life) which is God's Roll. One day (God) will make his "Roll Call" and all those that he calls will enter into the joys of the Lord = Heaven.
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Rock-n-Roll Running.... +
1) (Jesus is the Rock) and my (Strength to Run). If I will stand on him daily I can accomplish anything from a fast 5k to another Marathon. It's up to me what I choose to do, but it's God that gives me the strength to do it. I truly "Thank-God" for that "Strength" every single day.
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2) (My Name is on God's Roll) which is the (Lamb's Book of Life). With that I have joy to run knowing that if God calls me home at any moment I will be in Heaven. What a great feeling it is to have your sins under Jesus Prescious Blood, and to be ready at any moment to fly to Heaven.
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....I decided yesterday to end my GOAL "Running-Streak" with only 13-days into it. I have decided to run 5-days each week with 2 full days of rest. So my new schedule will go something like this.
Sunday = "Off".... +
Monday = 7-miles
Tuesday = 8-miles
Wednesday = "Off".... ( :
Thursday = 8-miles
Friday = 7-miles
Saturday = 10-miles
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For a weekly total of 40-miles.
( : "Thank-God." +
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....The reason is I want to get everything I can out of my running and deep down I think 2-days off each week will help me alot more than it will hurt me. Plus it gives my body (including my ole "back") a couple of breaks each week to completely rest. I always took 1 or 2-days off before and it never hurt my times, and I'm completely sure with God's help and strength to run this time will be no different, ( : "Thank-God." +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Bruce Robison, (A runner & friend), told me I should maybe take 2-days off each week. Well I've thought alot about what he said and it sonds like aplan to me.
....My ole "Back" seems to ache more than it used to, and 2-days of rest will certainly help a runner more than it will hurt one. "Thanks for the advice, Man". I pray that (God) will bless all "Las Vegas Runners including Bruce Robison".... +
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Day Thirteen.... +

Let Go And Let God.... + JacobsHeart.... ( : "Let Go And Let God Fight".... +
In God's Word: 1 John 4:4.... +
....4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.... +
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Inspired Thoughts: Yes when it seems that there is no hope in our battles down here, if we will stand in the midst of the battle, "Let Go And Let God Fight" we will win every time. God has overcome the world, so that means God in us has also overcome the world, ( : "Thank-God." 4/That.... +
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Day Thirteen.... +
....Creeper Trail = 1m in (9.28).... + A very easy mile to end my week. I hope to get going with my goal running schedule next week, and end up with 40 total miles run = But only with God's grace & his strength to run.... +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Running fast all the time will only lead to 1-thing = INJURY.... ( : Now you don't want that do you???? I sure don't.... +
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Day Twelve.... +

Let Go And Let God....+ Song by Alabama.... ( : "Angels Among Us".... +
In God's Word ( : Hebrews 13:2.... +
....2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.... +
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Inspired Thoughts: Sometimes I think angels are even around us when we are walking, running, biking, swimming, etc.... ( :
Did You Know????
....(JESUS is a RUNNER). Why do I know this? Because with every mile I've ran "JESUS has been right there with ME".... +
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Day Twelve... +
....Wachovia's Mile = 1m in (7.52.12).... + I had a nice run today. Only wanted to run one to keep my "streak" alive, and I truly "Thank-od" he allowed me to do just that. God has richly blessed me.... +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: If you can't log 1-mile every day you will never log 2, or 3, or, 4 every day = Got It.... +
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Day Eleven - A Little Rain.... +

Let Go And Let God.... + JacobsHeart/Music.... ( : "Don't Look Back".... +

In God's Word: Luke 9:62.... +

....62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough,and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

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Inspired Thoughts: When we get saved because Jesus so graciuosly gave his life freely on Calvary's Cross over 2000 years ago for us, he remembers our past no more. It's like we never lived it as far as God is concerned. But many times we can't get out of our past, and with that it only causes us to stay down. We will never grow in God like that. But with Holy Ghost power we can (fast & pray), and with God leading the way we can remove every mountain in our life = "even our sinful past".... +

....We simply can't give up - We Have To Keep Running 4/God and moving forward in this Heavenly race if we ever expect to cross the finish line someday when we will meet the one who died for us = "King-Jesus" = God's Only Begotten Son, that was begottne by the Holy Ghost. Take these 3, (The Blessed Trinity), with you wherever you go and you will be a winner always.

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Time Spent with God.... +

....Early Morning: I read Proverbs 1 & Prayed for 15-minutes. I had planned to run right after that, but my family got up and we went out for breakfast.

....2-hours 4/God: I read (Luke 7 - 9) & then Prayed for just over 30-minutes. After that I went over my message = "The Valley Of Regrets".... + I hope to preach this message very soon, and I truly "Thank-God" for the call he placed in the hearts of me and my family to preach and sing the gospel of Jesus Christ which is the divine word of God = The Bible.... +

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Day Eleven - a Little Rain.... +

....It rained a little today. It wasn't but a sprinkle, but it sure felt good due to the humidity that was in the air @ 72-degrees. (I almost wish it had come a good shower). I haven't ran in the rain but a few times in the past 3 or 4 years = Man! What's up with that? Because I used to every time it rained back in the day.... +

....Home/Town Run - 3-miles in (27.06.12). It was probably a few tenths under 3, but I'm going to log 3 miles on my shoes = "old" Asics SD Turbo/310m's.

....I felt fine today, but I only wanted a few miles, and so far I'm doing fine. God has really blessed me in the 11-days I've been running, and as far as I'm concerned he will continue to do that as long as I put him 1st above everything else in my life. After that everything else must be put before my running such as family, friends, work, etc.

....Still I will get my miles in and keep on running. TODAY IS THE START OF A BRAND NEW = "JIMMY/JTORNADOMAN/JACOBS" = "CHRISTIAN/DAD/HUSBAND", but only with the help of (GOD, JESUS, & the HOLY GHOST).... +

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Elite runners were once beginners because you've simply got to start somewhere. (So remember with God's help & strength to run there is still hope for the rest of us).... ( : "Thank-God." +

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>>>>>>> ( "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Day Ten - My Longest Run.... +

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "Take That Leap Of Faith".... +
In God's Word: St Mark 16:16.... +
....16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
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Jimmy's "Food-4-Thought".... +
....(God gave my wife Roxie) the song above one day that talks about (Faith). When we got saved we had to "Take That Leap Of Faith", and believe that Jesus died on Calvary's Cross for the remission of our sins. We also had to believe that he could save us, and (Jesus did just that so wonderfuly in God's sweet Amazing Grace).
....Since we've been saved every time we need something from God, such as healing to our bodies, an over due bill paid, a loved one saved, we have to once again "ake That Leap Of Faith", and simply believe in what we are asking God to do. When we do that God will always meet our needs.
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Day Ten - My Longest Run.... +
....Home/Town Run = 7-miles in (1:11.37).... + I had a great easy run today with God's blessing on me with every stride. I felt better today than I've felt since I started running again = ( : "Thank-God." +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: (Long-Term-Goals) are better finished when you've actually finished (Short-Term-Goals) along the way.
....My (Short-Term-Goal) for now is to simply get my run in each day, and I truly ( : Thank-God" for the strength he is giving me to once again lace up my shoes and run.
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Day Nine.... +

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "God Is Wonderful".... +
In God's Word: St Mark 14:38.... +
....38: Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
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Inspired Thoughts: The song above says simply that God will help you, so remember when temptation comes (Call on God) and he will see that no sin is commited and send the devil on his way running.
Chorus:
.... "God Is Wonderful" he helped them that bright day. He really loves you and he'll take your sins away. So if you're feeling bad, and your life's not fine. Remember that Jesus will help you every time.
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Day Nine.... +
....Magic Mart Mile = 1m in (9.29.34).... + I had another run that was blessed by God, and for sure I hope to run many more as time goes on.
....I truly ( : "Thank-God." 4/Running, & so much more.... +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Without God in my life running would just be running, and for sure I would simply be running for no reason.... +
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>>>>>>> ( : Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Day Eight - Sunglasses.... +

Let Go And Let God.... + JacobsHeart.... ( : "Wonderful Love".... +

In God's Word - Mark 11:29, 30, & 31.... +

....29: And Jesus answered him, the first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

....30: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

....31: And the second is like, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

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Inspired Thoughts: As much as God loves us, (Far greater than we could ever love him back) he wants us to love him. How Do We do That? By keeping his commandments = (1 John 5:1, 2, & 3).... +

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God's Work Today.... +

....We (Roxie & Me) read (Mark 10, 11, & 12). fter that we (Prayed for just over 30-minutes). Hey, we've got to start somewhere, and in the end we will be spending my goal 2-hours with God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost each day. (Sorta like building up to along run), hehe. ( : BUT TRUE.... +

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Day Eight - Sunglasses.... +

....I only ran 1-mile in (9.34.85). From our home to Magic Mart department store, around back and back home. Very good course.

Weather: Partly Cloudy - Hiot/humid - @ 80 degress.

....I felt better today. I only want to run enough to keep my streak alive, and give my ole "Back" another week to heal some more. God is taking care of me, and I trust in the end with God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost, I will be running strong again in the near future. That with the support of my family Roxie & Andrew, and family & friends everyhere including on line.

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: I'm trying to get used to wearing "Sunglasses". It really helps my eyes when the sun is bright. It didn't used to bother me that much, but it seems to keep me at a real squint when I run. It's almost like running with only 1-eye, lol. ( :

....But I do not like to wear them, just what can I do???? Maybe sooner or later I will get used to them. They look simular to the ones in the picture above, but they are (red) which is my favorite color. Cheap too, which is also a favorite of mine.

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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Day Seven.... +

Let Go And Let God.... + God's Song: (I'm Going Oward).... ( :
God's Power-Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:24.... +
>>>>24: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
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Inspired Thoughts: Paul wrote here in verse 24 to run. If we want to win with God, yes we must keep moving farward with the strength God gives us each day to run. When we do this we will receive our prize someday at the end of the way when we get to that beautiful city called Heaven which is a crown, a robe of white, and eternal life.
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Day Seven.... +
....I truely "Thank-God" for my run today.... + Town/Creeper Trail = 2m's in (21.15.02). I then walked 1.8m's back home. Again I truely "Thank-God" for my run today.... ( :
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: The only "Hill" you cannot climb is the one you never dare to run.... +
.... A JOKE: You know (You're a Runner) when you have more "Race-tee/shirts" in your closet than all the clothes the rest of your family has put together, lol. ( :
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer... +

Another "New" Beginning.... +

Let Go And Let God.... A Favorite Mercyme Song.... "Hold Fast".... +
In God's Word: Psalm 57:2.... +
....2: I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
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Inspired Thoughts: The song above talks about hold fast for help is on the way. That "help" only comes from God, Jesus & the Holy Ghost. Though it's up to us to serve God "holy & accecptable" as "our reasonable service" it will only happen with the strength he gives us each day to do it.... ( :
READ = ROMANS 12:1.... +
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Another "New" Beginning.... +
....I started running again, and with that I have to trust God every day that he will continue to "heal me" and keep me on the roads or trails running. I know he can because in times past he blessed my running more than I could have ever imagined, or certainly more than mere words could ever express.... ( :
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Sunday/19 = My ole "back" was still aching this morning so I opted to put my start off another day. (So I missed my overall challenge, but I will try to run 6-days if God so graciously allows me to start running tomorrow..... +
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Monday/20 = Home/Creeper Trail. 5.2-miles in (50.24.60). I felt alot better this morning and with God's help I was able to log 5.2m's today. I truely "Thank-God" for that.
WEATHER: Cloudy/Warm & alot of Rain. Soaked for the first time in a very long time, but I will have to say the cool rain felt great.
Gear: My trusty "Timex" my Dad got me for Christmas. "Newer" Asics SD Turbo.
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Tuesday/21 = Home/Town Run = 3-miles in (30-minutes). I actually ran "time only", but I know my usual pace is usually just under 10min. mile pace, so I'm logging 3m's today = ( : "Thank-God." +
WEATHER: Partly Cloudy & Humid out. Sweated alot, but nothing like "Bruce Robison" who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with temps over 100 degrees during the summer months.... ( :
Gear: Timex again. (I love those things because they always take a licking and keep right on ticking).... + Asics SD Turbo again.... ( :
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Wednesday/22 = Wachovia's Mile = 1-mie in (12.16.19). ( : "Thank-God." +
....I felt better today, but tired from going to bed late. I need to stay off the computer, lol. ( : I ran at night, and I'm so glad God blessed me another "mile" towards my goal (Running-Streak).... ( :
WEATHER: Overcats Skies & very Humid.... +
Gear: Asics SD Turbo's.
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Thursday/23 = Home/Town Run = 3-miles in (31.00.66) & then I walked (13.25.45) the rest of the way home. My ole "Back" was really bothering me today. But I can't give up now = God Can Heal Me.... +
WEATHER: Cloudy & very "Humid" again today.... ( :
Gear: Asics SD Turbo's again. (same shoes). I carried my "Brooks" hand held water bottle today. I'm trying to get used to it, but I don't care much for something in my hands while running. As always my favorite "Timex" watch.
My "Timex/Heart Rate Moniter" needs batteries.... +
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Friday/24 = Creeper Trail Run. .5 out/back - 1-mile in (9.09.53). Easy 1 mile run because my "back" was really stiff and aching today. Still I'm not giving up, and with God's help & strength I'm running on.
( : "Thank-God." 4/The "Strength to Run"... + R3, oh yeah!!!!
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Saturday/25 = Creeper Trail Run = 1-mile/easy = "No Time".... +
....I truely want to ( : "Thank-God" for the 14m's he gave me strength to run this week.... + I hope to get back at it tomorrow and run some more. I also want to ( : "Thank-God." for Richlands Road Runners = R3, oh yeah!!!! +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: You know (You're a Runner) when you would rather run 10-miles than have your wife take you out for a nice steak dinner and a movie. "Maybe next time Sweet-Heart", lol. ( :
I truely "Thank-God" for "Loving-Wives", and my own (Roxie Jacobs) that do "Support-Running".... +
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Something to Work For.... +

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "I Will Not Be Defeated".... +

In God's Word: James 4:7.... +

....7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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Inspired Thoughts: If we will truely submit ourselves to God when temptation from the devil comes our way, and with God's help resist what he is telling us to do = We Don't Have To Commit Sin.... +

....The song above is a song that God so graciously gave my wife one time that simply says = "I Will Not Be Defeated" by the devil anymore.... ( :

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Something to Work For.... +

....The above picture is the Trek 820 Hardtail Mountain Bike.... + Every time I'm on the trail running and I see many different (People) of all shapes, forms, and fashions riding their "Mountain-Bikes" I always run by and think "Hey, I want one of those".... ( :

....I found this while I was browsing the net last night and it is only $320 dollars. But still I have my work cut out for me. So there you go I certainly have something to wrk for now. A "New" (Mountain Bike) so I can cross train a couple of days a week when the weather is nice right after I run 1-mile to keep my goal streak alive.

....It may take awhile to save up, but like my "Mommaw & Mom" has always told me = (If it's worth having at all it's worth waiting on). But for now I'll be like a little boy again waiting on a new toy. Do I have enough saved, do I, do I, lol. ( :

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: This time it's actually biking thoughts. Every time I watch the "Tour De France" I feel like I need to start riding, but how can I do that with no bike.

....I'll have to talk to my wife and let "Her" dig in her (Pocket-Book). Now that's the only way to go guys - Because "Andrew" is like me broke, hehe. ( :

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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

The Healer.... +

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "With Every Drop Of Blood".... +

In God's Word Today: Isaiah 53:5.... +

....5: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

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Inspired Thoughts: The world has changed alot since the days of old when Jesus actually walked this earth preaching his Father's word, and later gave his life freely on Calvary's Cross that stood one day on Golgotha's hill in a place just outside of Jerusalem. But God or Jesus has never changed at all.

....Long before Jesus was born, and even his disciples that walked with him such as Peter, James, & John truely trusted in God & Jesus that they could preform miracles. One of those miracles was healing as Jesus went about he healed the sick many times. People that were could walk again, blinded eyes were open, and many that were already dead came back to life when Jesus so graciously spoke their name. It is also written in God's word that Jesus at times even healed people that were demon possessed, (As he cast them out and told them to go on their way).

....So what has changed today. We Have! We just don't believe in miracles like they used to in days of old. Sometimes when we pray we already have the notion that we will not be healed. But how many of us "Christians" today spend alot of tie with (God in prayer & fasting).

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God's word says in Matthew 17:20 & 21.... +

.... 20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

....21: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

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....So with Matthew 17 verse 20 we know that "Mountains" can be moved in our life if we only have a little bit of faith. My Mom & Dad's Pastor once gave out "mustard seeds" to everyone there right after she preached on "Faith". She sad this is all the faith you need to see a miracle in your life. That is true, but it won't happen without Matthew 17 verse 21 that says in order to have "Mountain Moving Faith" we must be willing to (Pray to God & Fast). For James 2:17 says Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. That simply means if we never "Pray to God or Fast" we can pray, but we won't have enough Godly faith in us to move the mountain that we are trying to move = No matter how small the mountin may be.

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So looking at what I just said it's time to start (Praying to God & Fasting). For a very long time by ole "back" has been acting up. I think it's high time to get close to God, and let God move this out of my life. If God can raise the dead he can heal my back I'm sure of that. But I need to pray to God, fast, and in time lat God, Jesus & the Holy Ghost take all my doubts away. If I will do my part, an then pray (God will heal my aching back), I'm sure of that.

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The Healer.... +

....Beginning next week I plan to start running again = (Seriously). But before I can get serious with my running God says I must first get serious with him. God must be first above everything else in my life, I need to take care of my family = "Roxie & Andrew" next including our 4/Cats, and I need to take care of my "Family & Friends" everywhere after that. Then I can be free to run with the wind.

....God has blessed me so many times before and 2008-2009 has been no different than before. I actually ran a 20-miler back in February, and got my 10-mile time down to 1:15 which just happens to (7.30) mile pace. Something I haven't done since 2003 when my buddy Nick and I were really running serious.

....This time is no different and with a few months I know I can get back in some kind of shape, and later be running fast again. But first things first. I have to "Let Go And Let God" take care of every negative situation in my life, and he will if only I will let him.

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STARTING Monday - July 20, 2009 I plan to run an easy 5-miles and let that be the start of my running again with the intentions of getting back in great shape over a period of time. I will spend quality time with God each day, and with some "Prayer & Fasting" plus studying God's word daily I will (PRAY) and with (FAITH) let (GOD "HEAL MY BACK), and every situation I have in my life right now. Why 40-miles next week = Why Not????? I am going to start running, (all easy miles), and let God have complete control of my life. When I do that I know God will so graciously bless me.

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NOTE: I'm not doing this so God will fix my running, but because I love him truely, want to keep his commandments, serve Jesus as my Savior, be filled to overflowing with Holy Ghost power, and live eternally in Heaven someday.

....I truely want to become this latter part of 2009 the Man of God, Husband, & Dad, God has always wanted me to be. Running is just my hobby, but if I put God & Family first above all "I will run again = ( : "Thank-God" 4/Running.... +

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: A 5k or Marathon is no different if you put "God & Family" first, and after that you've put in some quality training to get to the finish line. I know from experience that either one is possible if you only put God & Family first and really want to finish.

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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my prayer.... +

Why Run?

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "When I Met The One Who Died On Calvary's Tree".... +
In God's Word Today: Luke 23:33.... +
....33: And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
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Inspired Thoughts: They crucified him, (JESUS). Mark 15:15 says, And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
....Without the (Blood of Jesus) that Jesus so freely gave to us on (Calvary's Cross) we would not have the promise of eternal life, where we will live "Freely with Him" FOREVER.... + "Thank-God" 4/Heaven.... ( :
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Why Run?
....My first thought would be = Why Not? There are so many great reasons to run. Who wants to stay on the "Couch" day in and day out watching TV and never getting any exercise = Not Me.... +
....Running can do so many things for you physically like keeping you on the road to a healthy life, strengthening your heart, and if nothing else giving you the fit-body you've always wanted = hehe. ( :
....But though these reasons are great it is still not my favorite reason for stepping out the door and running. My most favorite reason is the time I get to myself. Running takes me away from the things in life I have to deal with every day. Plus it doesn't have to be a 20-miler to make me feel good about what I've just ran.... +
....Even with a 5-mile run I have plenty of time to talk to God about certain things in my life, and many times when I'm out running God talks to me and I actually have time to listen. You know how that goes and it's a very sad thing, but many Christians never spend quality time with God. When they do, however, they are in such a rush with it God speaks sometimes, but they never hear what he is saying.... +
....Running is my time. Since my wife or son doesn't like to run that is something I can do alone, and personally I think everyone needs their alone time. Whether you run, bike, swim, or something of that sort I'm sure you will get more benefits from it than not.
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It's always been God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost. Even when I ran track @ Richlands back in the day they always gave me the strength I needed to run.
.... 1) Tracy Jacobs was my inspiration to start running "High School Track". She's my oldest Sister that ran the Mile & Mile Relay for the team, and then graduated with honors from Richlands High School in 1978. Wow! What an inspiration.... +
....2) My family = My Mom, Dad, and youngest Sister Carla inspired my wife and I to start walking on August 1, 1994 only 1-day after we had moved there from Lenoir, North Carolina where I met my beautiful wife Roxie.... ( :
....3) After it got cold and my family including my wife quit walking it was my ole buddy George Brown that inspired me to start running again. With that first run that made laps around the Richlands High School, and a new pair of Nike Wind Runners Mr. Brown gave me the following day I've enjoyed a life of running.... +
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Running changed my life and through the years I've met many wonderful people such as Jimmy Miller, Mike & Prescilla Cooper, Earl & Millie Keene, Larry Meadows, Rick Ferril, Brad Robinson, Larry Whited, "Nick, Allen & Sandra Whited", Paul Bishop, Bill & Bob Gibson = "The Running Twins", Hank Brown, Terry Campbell, Jimmy Pruitt, Roger Poe, and so many more. If I named them all it would take all night, but I'm sure you get what I'm trying to say. (There are so many great reasons to run - I must keep going).
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: I've had everything it seems like come against my will to run lately. The recent thing is my "Ole-Back" but I'm not giving up just yet. Maybe I need to focus more on running in general for now, and not so much on a "Running-Streak". I know it's possible, but if I can't run 3 or4 days a week I certainly can't run 7-days.... +
....(As soon as my "Ole-Back" gets better I plan to start again). This past week I've barely been able to walk, but because God is still in control he has the final say what I do or don't do.... ( :
....And I already know what God's answer is = RUN.... +
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PRAYER:
....If you pray please throw up one for me, okay. I will do the same for you too. I pray for everyone in the world because even though I may not know who they are God does.
....1) God please bless the (Unsaved) that they can see the need in their life to get saved, and give their heart to Jesus.... +
....2) God please bless the (Sick) that they can be healed.... ( :
....3) God please bless the (Saved) that they can with the strength you give them each to day to live holy stay saved.... +
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I'm Sure you are one of those. So trust me when I say "I'll Pray For You".... + Take Care everyone that reads my blog, and God Bless you is myPrayer.... +
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>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my Prayer.... +

Animal Chase 10k.... +

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "All Week Long".... +
God's Word: Proverbs 18:10.... +
....10: The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.... +
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Inspired Thoughts: Yes God is my strong tower that I can run into and be safe from all the trials of life. We face things alot of times, but in the end God always finds some way to restore our peace & joy.....
....The song above God gave me last weekend that simply says it's "All Week Long" for God, Jesus, & the Holy Ghost if we plan to have true victory in our life.
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SIMPLY: All Week, or Nothing At All.... +
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Animal Chase 10k.... + ( : "Thank-God." - (ARJ/GJHG).... +
Creeper Trail/Abingdon 6.2-miles - (48.19.35) I finished 2nd place in my age group 45-49. I got a trophy ye-ha. Cloudy - A Light Breeze - Great morning for a race.
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My wife did the 5k in 58-minutes. Her 1st one. How "Cool" is that since it's only been a few weeks since she had surgery. Wow! God is really working overtime for us, and I truely thank him for it.... +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it, and simply trust God. Not even a goal "Running-Streak" of 1-year of continuous running.... +
>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my prayer.... +

Ten with an "Old-Friend".... +

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "I'm Free".... +
God's Word: John 8:36.... +
....36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
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Inspired Thoughts: Truely through the redemption power of Jesus blood we have been made free indeed, however, after we have given our life to Jesus-Christ through prayer of repentence it's up to us with "God's help" to live our live before him (Jesus) that will keep us free.... +
....But remember it will only happen when we put our trust in the Lord. We cannot do it on our own no matter how close to God we feel. Truely it takes, God, Jesus & the Holy Ghost.... +
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Ten with an "Old-Friend".... + (I "Thank-God." for his blessings today.... ( :
....Wife recently had surgery. She had an appointment with her doctor today to see how things were with her after surgery and to give her the news of a biopsy to see what the lump was that they removed. Turns out it was only a (Fatty-Tumor). We, "Andrew, Roxie, & Me" truely "Thank-God." it was nothing serious. God really blessd us today with the great news.
....But right after we left the Doctors office God blessed us for a second time today. We noticed a car behind us blowing their horn. He motioned for me to turn off, and when my wife and I finally realized it was our old friend George Brown. That same George Brown that has ran over 28-years without a day off. Great runner and great friend.
....He had been to Abingdon for a Doctors visit himself, and was going to the Creeper Trail to run an easy 10-miles. He asked me to go, and today was the actual start of my 2nd-"Running-Streak".... ( : "Thank-God." +
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The Picture above is the actual 5-mile mark from the Abingdon side of the Creeper Trail near our home. George and I ran 5m's out & back for an easy 10-miles in (1:37.58).... It was around 60 degrees with a light wind blowing. It was a great evening to run. My first run back could not have been any better than that, with an old friend that has always inspired me to run more than words could ever express. ( : "Thank-God." +
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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Pace doesn't matter at all. As long as you get your miles in you will eventually get in great running-shape.... +
>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All" is my prayer.... +

Roads & Trails.... ( :

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "Resting In God's Arms".... +

God's Word: Matthew 11:28....

....28: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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Inspired Thoughts: Whenever we are resting in God's arms through the redemption power of Jesus blood and his work on the Calvarys Cross, with Holy Ghost power everything we do will be alot more peaceful.

....I ( : "Thank-God." + for peaceful running, because with every mile I run God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost is right there with me. Also, "Family & Friends" everywhere are in my heart as I journey on. with these 2-things i just mentioned I have the "Strength to Run".... +

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Roads & Trails.... ( : "Thank-God." - (ARJ/GJHG).... +

....This week I plan to mix it up a bit. I plan to run some on the roads near my home and on some local trails. I don't know for sure where this will take me, but I do know with God's help I'm loving everything I do now = His Work, Family, Friends, & of course Running....

....The 3-pictures are: 1) JESUS you know.... 2) A road near our home.... 3) The Appalachian Trail in Damascus, Virginia.

....With a "New" job I'm having to adjust my running, and I've been tired lately. But with God's help I plan to get some good miles in this week. When I run I consisder all my miles good, ( : "Thank-God." - (3-Jacobs)--In--(1-God).... +

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My Week Running: Monday - March 30 ---- Sunday - March 5, 2009.... +

92) Monday/30 > Morning Run - Magic Mart Mile > 1-mile/easy - (9.53.70)....

....Weather was Clear @ 38*. (Shorts - Long "Dri-Fit" Tee - Asics SD Turbo). ( :

....I was tired again, and didn't want to get up and run early. We had to take care of some things and I did. But I only ran 1-mile/easy. I plan to run more tomorrow and as the week goes on. ( : "Thank-God." 4/Running! (ARJGJHG).... +

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93) Tuesday/31 > Home Creeper Trail > 10-miles - (1:26.58) I layed everything I had on the table on mile 10 trying to break just under 6min's. (6.00.60)=Wow! I haven't done that in very long time. ( I'm slowly coming back), need a little more milage, but I plan to start adding some and working my way up to a goal 70m's at least every other week.

....Partly Cloudy - 39* but a little warmer at end of run.

....I felt great today. I hope to have many more runs like this one. ( : "Thank-God." +

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94) Wednesday/1 > Sugar Hollow Park > No Miles - 1:00.09/easy pace. I guesstimate somewhere around 6.5m's. I didn't have any mile splits, and that makes the run that much more enjoyable for me. (I love to look at my watch way too much sometimes), hehe. ( :

....Weather was Partly Cloudy - Sunny @ 59* = Great evening for a run.

....I didn't want to "get up" this morning, and because I didn't have to work I ran about 5:00 pm. I stayed mostly on the "Trails" near the parks camping & picnic area. Not real technical, and easy on the ole Body. A couple of them has a great climb, but I ran mostly on the flat ones today. Next Week: I hope to hit the hills. ( : "Thank-God." +

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95) Thursday/2 > Magic Mart Mile > 1-mile/easy - (9.59.00) ( : "Than-God." +

Weather was great. I wasn't feeling the greatest so I cut it short again. But I still got one mile in. AGAIN = ( : "Thank-God." (ARJ/GJHG).... +

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Friday/3 > OOOOPS! I put myself in the hole today, & finally my running streak has been broken. (My wife had to go the the "Doctor" today, and I just couldn't get up eary to run). It got late and I then had to go to work. After work and with my drive home it was too late to even run a mile. A mishap on my part, but I plan to get with it again on Monday - April 6, 2009 to see once again just how far can I go.... + (I MADE IT 95-DAYS) - ( : "Thank-God." +

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Saturday/4 > Off - "I decided to wait until Monday to start running again". Another Streak. ( : "Thank-God." +

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Sunday/5 > Off - A "NEW" Running-Streak will start tomorrow on Monday - April 6, 2009. ( : "Thank-God." +

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Roads or Trails are both great as long as you get your goal miles in. (If you've never run before) - (Buy you a pair of running shoes and get started). Trust me = (Try it you'll like it). ( : "Thank-God." +

>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All".... +

A "New" Job.... +

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "Jesus Will Pick You Up".... +

God's Word: Psalm 23:1.... +

....1: THE Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

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Inspired Thoughts: Many times throughout my life I've let God down, but many times over he sends his only Son-Jesus to pick me up once again so he can get back on the right path that leads to Heaven above.

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A "New" Job.... + Sometime last year I lost one of the best jobs I've ever had. My wife and I were going through some tough times, and I started missing alot of work. I was working @ Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia where we currently live. I worked in House-Keeping, and because of all the times I didn't work they had o other choice but to lt me go. Ouch! That hurts, but I can't blame anyone for my irresponsible actions.

....After that I worked a few jobs for a short time, but m heart was in House-Keeping. Also, I've been serving God long enough to know thathe's in control of all things. With the job situation as it is today I never saw anything in the local paper that interest me. In fact there was very little job listings in there, and I had been looking for a long time. But deep down I knew the truth, and that my friend is God.

....So one day when I was running on the Creeper Trail I prayed this prayer. God I know that you can give me a job in House-Keeping in one of the surrounding hospitals. I told God - (I know I don't deserve your blessings, but I know that you can help me out). Why? Because he's helped me out so many times before, and if I were to blog them all I would spend the rest of my life on our computer. It would then take you a lifetime to read it.

....About a week after that prayer I found a job listing when I was looking on the internet for a House-Keeper @ Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon, Virginia about 30-minutes from our home. Yesterday - Friday - March 27, 2009 I started a brand new job. God so grasciously answered my prayer. I'm so glad God, Jesus, or the Holy Ghost doesn't give up on us when we fail him. Jesus died on Calvarys cross for our sins because he loved us so much, and he is more than glad to "Pick Us Up Again" whenever we fall down.

....I truely ( : "Thank-God." + for all of his blessings. I plan to not let God down and become a great employee. Everyone is in my prayers, and if you pray PLEASE PRAY for (ME & MY FAMILY). Like you we need all the prayers we can get. When we think we don't that's when we actually need a good preyer more than ever. The picture above is the front entrance to the hospital where I just started. ( : "Thnk-God." + (ARJ/GJHG).... (3-Jacobs)--In--(1-God)-+4.

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My Running This Week: ( : "Thank-God." +

88) Thursday/26 > 1-mile/easy - (9.31.17).... I decided to run an eassy mile today. When I got ready to run it was raining and I didn't want to stay out in it very long. (I might MELT, hehe. ( : )....

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89) Friday/27 > 4-miles/easy - No Time.... + I ran easy again in the rain, although it was only a light drizzle for about half of the run. I had a great time doing something I love to do. ( : "Thank-God." +

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90) Saturday/28 > Night Run/Magic Mart Mile > 1-mile/easy - (8.41.24)....+ I ran easy again today. I was tired from my new job I just started and decided to take it easy again. Next week I plan to pick things ack up. ( : "Thank-God." +

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91) Sunday/29 > Night Run/Magic Mart Mile > 1-mile/easy - (8.56.53).... + I was tired from not getting enough sleep, and getting up @ 4:30 am. to go to work. When I actually got home I slept most of the evening, but I only needed 1-continuous-mile to keep my streak alive. ( : "Thank-God." - (ARJGJHG).... +

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: When I did my first Marathon on June 7, 1998 I didn't know for sure what would happen. But I knew according to what others had told me I was ready to run. The race was in the mountains of Cairo, West Virginia @ North Bend State Park, just outside of Pearkersburg. With 80-runners present the gun went off at 7:00 am. 3-hours, 32-minutes, & 16-seconds later I crossed the finish line. Wow, I thought! My first 26.2-miles. As I stood there in amazement (My wife Roxie & I) both started crying. One of the greatest feelings ever as a distance runner.

....I said that to say this. I don't know where this New-Job will take me, but I do know I'm well tained in the matter of House-Keeping. I've already stepped on the starting line, the gun has sounded, and if I continue running I will soon be that employee God, (As well as my wife and son) wants Dad to be....

....Once again I truely want to ( : "Thank-God." + for his blessings. Not just lately, but from the day I was born until now, and for a lifetime to come. (Even in Heaven when this life down here is over).... +

>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All." +

Easy on the Trail.... +

Let Go And Let God.... JcobsHeart/Music.... "Jesus, I Believe In Miracles".... +

God's Word: Acts 2:22....

....22: Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in he midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

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Inspired Thoughts: Even though Jesus doesn't walk thisearth like he did so many years ago, he still lives among us, (in our hearts), and he still works miracles today.

....I know this for sure because I have some "Miracles from God" of my own.... +

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Easy on the Trail.... + ( : "Thank-God." (AR/GHJG).... +

87) Wednesday/25 > Home Creeper Trail > 5.3-miles/easy - (53.23.81) R3, oh yeah.... + .3 from my home to the trail, 5-miles very easy on the Creeper Trail. Cloudy @ 54* made a great evening for a run. "old" Asics SD Turbo/5.3 ( : "Thank-God." +

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Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Books about running are good as long as you listen to what it has to say.... You know???? - "Like the Bible"....

....But remember: Though every running book you read may not work for you, God's word the bible will every time.... 2 Timothy 2:15 says to Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth

....The more knowledge and actual training you have the better runner you will surely be - (Whether Spiritual or Physical).... + "Thank-God." ( :

>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +

Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... + "God-Bless-All." ( :

On The Track.... ( :

Let Go And Let God.... JacobsHeart/Music.... "Look At Jesus".... +
God's Word: Proverbs 2:3-5....
....3: Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
....4: If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
....5: Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.

Inspired Thoughts: Seek God daily, and he will give you wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.... ( : "Thank-God." +

On The Track.... ( :
86) Tuesday/24 > Abingdon's High School Track > 5-miles in (42.50.78).... +
WORKOUT: 2m warm-up --- (4 x 400m) faster with (400m Rec.) 1m cool down. +
2-mile warmup > (18.11.47)
1) 400m > (1.40.36)
2) 400m > (1.41.22)
3) 400m > (1.43.55)
4) 400m > (1.41.63)
1-mile cool down > (8.47.34)
....My faster 400's were fairly consistent. Each had a 400 recovery time around 2.11 ---- 2.20, which is very easy. I only want to get my legs moving a little faster at times. I put 5 more miles on my "New" Asics DS Trainers - They Feel fine!
....Weather was Partly Cloudy, a Light Breeze @ 63* - Great evening for a run.
....I felt great the entire run, and felt like I was in control of my 400's. I can tell I'm in better shape. ( : I truely give God praise for a great run today. +
ANDREW - Wanted to ride his bike so I took him with me. He had alot of fun. It's their old track and they let people use it whenever they want to = Very Cool. +

Inspired "Running" Thoughts: Train-Smart.... Because it's not what's on your feet that counts, (Asics, Nikes, New Balance), it's simply knowing how to use them....
....God will even allow you to be a wise runner if only you'll seek him daily.
>>>>>>> ( : "Smile-God-Loves-You".... +
Andrew-Roxie-Jimmy-God-Jesus-Holy Ghost.... ( : "God-Bless-All." +