"But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57
In a study published Saturday by Self Magazine, it was again determined that running slow for the majority of your runs can actually help you get faster. The study found that chugging along steadily at a low-to-moderate intensity level was the best way to build endurance, ease your body into the stresses of running and avoid over-training and injury. It might seem ironic that in a runner's quest for a Personal Record that he or she would benefit from a more relaxed pace, but Katie Bottini, a certified running coach, explains it this way, "Incorporating slow runs, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned racer, is a great way to prevent injuries. You’re getting your body used to that repetitive stress by increasing those miles but doing it slowly so that you’re not increasing both volume and intensity all at once.”
You know, when it comes to things that seem counterintuitive, or contrary to what common sense would suggest, the Bible tells us that the cross meant to bring death to Jesus forever was the very thing that conquered death once and for all time. You see, because of this great sacrifice, every believer, including you and me, was given "victory over sin and death." Now death is no longer a source of dread or fear for us-Christ overcame it, and one day we will also.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross to bring every believer eternal life. Help us to live lives worthy of that sacrifice as we live to follow you each and every day. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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