"Runners for Grace" 5k Challenge

I had four miles behind me, and I was feeling good. Reflecting back on my training and journey. As I hit mile 5, the Lord spoke to me and I remember saying out loud, "Gracie those first five were for you girl". It was at mile five that I got this overwhelming desire to do it again. To run, to train but this time to bring others along side me. Training for me has been such a spiritual journey and the impossible became possible for me. Crossing that finish line was probably one of the most greatest moments in my life. Not because I ran it fast or even looked pretty doing it but because I ran with a purpose.

There at mile five " Runners for Grace" was created. On May 6th, there will be a 5k in Irvine, all money from this marathon will go to research for children's cancer. So, what does that me for you? It means I am challenging you. Words cannot express the joy and the growth you get when you train and discipline yourself to run such a race.

But I'm not a runner? Oh but you are. 1st Corinthians 9:24 says that we are ALL running a race. Friends it is my hearts desire that you do this for you, for the kids and in memory and celebration of Gracie. I am sure that you can find many reasons why you shouldn't, cant or want to.. But I will give you a few reasons why you should.

1. Because you can! Lets appreciate our legs that the Lord gave us! 99% of us can walk 3.1 miles but I say challenge yourself to jog or even run.
2. Because there are kids out there that are waiting for a cure, they are counting on people like you to help make the difference.
3. Because you are important. Ladies, we need to take time for ourselves. Walking/Running is so good for stress, quiet time with the Lord, and here is a little secret ... the more you run, the more you can eat :) Its better to burn calories than count them.. Now can I get an AMEN?
Still not convinced?
4. Because there is one who finished their race well. Gracie ran with endurance and she finished well. Lets honor her, while we run/walk and even pray as we do this together.

Now here are the details:
-Our team is called " Runners for Grace", if you sign up please be sure to sign up under our name.
- The cost is 38.00 right now but every month leading to the event will increase. If money is an issue, pray and I would suggest even asking someone to sponsor you for the registration fee.
- We are not actively fundraising or have a goal as a team. If you would like to, by all means go ahead as Lord leads.
- We will have two teams, walkers and joggers/runners. And we will all start together.

Important:
You will find all the details of the event on the event page. On the right side of my blog you will see "Cinco de Mayo 5K" Click on that to take you directly to the site. When you register, please select "join a team" and once you do that you can look up our team simply by typing in "runners for grace". It will take you to our team page and allow you to join. That page can be emailed to others that might want to join or donate.

In the next few weeks I will be posting information in regards training tips, any important team updates, and possibly times and days that we can meet to run or walk together. Anyone and everyone is welcomed, men, women, children etc. Listen, I can promise you one thing, you sign up and pay and really commit to the journey, and your life will change. This may be only 3 miles for some, but for others it is a platform to more.

Will you join us on the journey? I pray you do.. If you sign up will you please email me- faithfoodfitness@gmail.com so I can add you to the team roster for personal updates.

Running to win!
Moni