Runner's Revelations

Running, oh how I missed you ❤️👟🏃🏾‍♀️. I don’t miss the parking spot wars during peak times though 😡. I’m so glad I didn’t go there with my parking spot opponent this morning.

Once I got going I had to calm myself down a bit though. Two miles into my run I saw a group of people with a sign that read “Free Prayer.” Sitting in picnic chairs were an older Black couple, a Caucasian couple, an older Caucasian man, a Latina woman, and an Asian man.

God laid Psalm 2:8 before me and displayed what Revelations 7:9 looks like here on earth. I know for a fact had I went clean off on Honda CRV two miles prior I would not have been in a heart and mental space to embrace this beautiful group of people. I encouraged them in the Lord and they prayed for me as well. It was beautiful.

Be encouraged ya’ll. Don’t let folks steal your joy. And keep your eyes open to opportunities to be a light.

What a month this has been. I’m feeling super humbled, reflective, and grateful. I was able to knock out the Grit September Fitness Challenge at and the 100 mile  in support of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

It felt so good to do something for myself and for a cause to benefit others.

Are there any challenges you conquered this month? Or perhaps you’re still in the overcoming phase. If you’re still pushing through stay encouraged 💪🏾. Now back to my first love I go: RUNNING 🏃🏾‍♀️😍👟

Hey Friends, can you believe this was us 8 years ago? We all met in a room at Concord Church that was meant for 10 people and ended up moving to a larger room because 68 people showed up. Who would have thought this many people in Oak Cliff and further south were interested in learning how to run or sharpen their running skills. There are so many memories from the first C25K (Couch to 5K) running/walking program I led in collaboration with Concord Church. And the more I learn the more I realize how much grace you all and God gave me. 😆

You wanna know the truth behind the success of this program?
🔹A friend who encourages me in person and when I’m not around. Alexandria Gilliard
🔹A sister who opened her mouth and stated she wanted to take charge of her health but needed help. Kerrie Barree
🔹A church that supports their members’ ideas. Concord Church
🔹A willing spirit that flew to Atlanta to get certified in coaching distance running. (Me)
🔹Walking by faith and not by sight when God told me to have an early morning running class in Oak Cliff. Mind you at the time all running classes and clinics were north of I30 at the time. (Me again 😁)
🔹Minority owned grass roots fitness organizations that supported my vision instead of telling me what to do, which they would have had the right to do given they both had much more experience serving my target demographic. (Sporty Afros and National Black Runner’s Association)

Friends, do not despise small beginnings. Do not think your ideas are silly or too grand. Chances are they are not grand enough if it doesn’t take faith to achieve them.

And you know the wild part? I’ve been moving in silence for a reason, mainly for me. But stay tuned for the second wind. My dreams are bigger and bolder than ever. 💪🏾 🏃🏾‍♀️