Finally. After kicking my ass in 2010, the medal is finally mine this year. Although this is the second marathon I am completing, it was definitely different this time as it was at this very marathon, the sundown marathon where I failed.
This was also an emotional day for me, as I could totally feel God's grace. Many people would know that I totally did not train at all for this marathon. I had just started the new job which kept me incredibly busy, and then I was battling with a bad stomach for weeks on end.
To be honest, I really wasn't expecting to even complete it as running only made the stomach feel worse.
But then, I not only completed. I achieved my personal best at this marathon as well! I completed a good 50 mins ahead of my last marathon timing.
Ok, I know perhaps the weather did play a huge part as well, at least I did not have to battle with sun burn, and I did not have a mental breakdown as with the stand chart. But it matters not.
The last 5km was the longest 5km of my life. A churchmate who was awake catching the football match, saw my facebook updates and asked me if I was still running. I told him yes, and asked him to pray for me.
So he prayed for me on facebook and can I just say that the last 5km was very emotional for me? Another churchmate mentioned that I had divine intervention.
Actually, I believe that He was running the full 42km with me, cheering me on when I could no longer, motivating me when it got lonely, and giving me strength for the last 5km. How else can I explain achieving my personal best without any training and battling a bad stomach for weeks leading up to the night before the marathon?
I had secretly wanted to give up. Thanks for not letting me give up! I love my God.
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