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Hello all!
We are officially one month through 2017, and I hope that your running and other endeavors are going well! I want to use this post to accomplish two things: 1) Present a report of January and 2) Talk about what I am doing this year (and according to the title, how I am working to run in the 2019 World Marathon Challenge).
As you may have read in my first post of the year, I made a few goals for the year to which I have held to thus far. First, I have run every day. I have never done this before, but I can honestly say that I am recovering quickly after every run, have had no soreness (outside of dealing with an old injury), and have been able to run further without fatigue. For the first time, I have incorporated legitimate active recovery into my training. Strength training has also been a primary focus as well as adequate foam rolling, stretching, icing, and use of a T.E.N.S. unit. I feel great!
Also contributing to this great month of running, I almost regret to say, was my switch to a vegetarian diet. Is this a permanent switch? Probably not. But I cannot deny that I have felt much better this month, contracting zero migraines, feeling more awake and active, recovering quickly, and experiencing no sicknesses related to the somewhat inclement weather. I miss chicken, to be honest, but I am facing a major trade-off here: no chicken for better health.
I have totaled just over 254 miles so far this year, putting me on pace for around 3,000 miles on the year. I am now training under the coaching of Josh Arthur, an awesome guy and knowledgable, experienced runner! He is going to help me take on a number of races including back-to-back marathons in one weekend, an 8 hour run, and Tunnel Hill 100 miler in the Fall! I am stoked!
I will also be representing Team NeighborLink in as many ways possible to raise funds and awareness for the importance of volunteering and sharing the gospel at the same time. To learn more about NeighborLink, please visit their website at https://teamneighborlink.squarespace.com/ and https://www.nlfw.org/
My most important goal, however, is to read my Bible more and strengthen my walk with God. I have been studying, with a friend of mine, Systematic Theology and really diving into God's word with excitement and wonder on a daily basis. It is to God's grace and the blessings He has provided me that I credit my running and health this year and for my whole life.
So...the World Marathon Challenge
7 Marathons. 7 Continents. 7 Days.
That pretty much sums up the race - starting in Antarctica, runners complete a marathon on each continent, essentially using the time on the plane en route to each race as time to eat and rest. Pretty cool, eh?
For quite some time, I have had my eyes set on this race. Recently, with much consideration, I have chosen to begin raising funds for the 2019 race. As you know, I am a college kid with little financial resources at my disposal. Here is where the problem lies. The cost of registration is set at about $40,000. Not your everyday 5k entry fee, right? So, I am calling on anyone who wants to help! Below is a link that will direct you to my crowdfunding campaign site.
Though I greatly appreciate any monetary donation, I understand that not everyone can give financially. That said, I sincerely appreciate words of support, advice, sharing of these links and my story, and prayer. In running "around the world in 7 days", I will be representing a number of causes for which I stand. First, the gospel. I believe that our responsibility to fulfill the Great Commission is vital to our walk with Christ. Matthew 28:19 says for us to "go and make disciples of all nations". I see this endeavor as a great way for me to combine my passion with my burden (lost peoples of all nations) in order to fulfill the Great Commission. Other notable causes regard volunteer work, community development, environmental conservation, and living a healthy, active lifestyle.
So, please consider giving or sharing. Whether you are a business, brand, organization, or individual, I encourage and accept any assistance.
For any brands that would like to partner with me in this adventure, please contact me via the information at the bottom of this post.
Thanks and God bless!
https://makeachamp.com/isaacmitchell
Isaac Mitchell
502.428.5773
isaacmitchell97@yahoo.com
