Wednesday, July 10, 2013

TEAM 413 5k


TEAM413-GRACERUNNER MINISTRIES
And TEAM413 Pulaski County Runners
2nd Annual
Get There and Share” 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 24th, 2013 @ 8:00 AM

TEAM 413 is the world’s largest ministry of endurance athletes. The primary mission of TEAM 413 is to share Jesus Christ with “whosoever” along life’s journey.
TEAM413 Pulaski County Runners welcome all! We are a small part of a nationwide group combining our love for endurance sports with our love for sharing the good news of Christ. Come join us and see what we're all about. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Free massages at the finish line as well as refreshments. Medals to top finishers in age categories!!

Where: Roubidoux Springs Campground( by the shed)/601 Historic 66W, Downtown Waynesville
Cost: $25.00 per person-includes a TEAM 413 shirt for first 150 registrants
    Registration:3 options- Mail in(address below),Westside Baptist Church/St. Robert Fitness, Race Day Race day registration begins at 7:00 am. Mail to Melissa Martinez, 11446 Hwy 17, Crocker, MO 65452

In Philippians 4:13 Paul declares that, “ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” We all have different abilities. The goal for all of us should be to start the race, run with perseverance during the race, and finish strong. We believe that Christ enables us all to to do that while using our gifts, talents, blessings, tests, trials, and troubles to share His love with others. For those of us who have a personal relationship with Him, He asks us to know Him and make Him known – this is our calling!
Call Melissa Martinez at 573-433-6684 for more information.

To find out more about TEAM 413, got to www.TEAM413.org
*Additional donations appreciated *All proceeds benefit the TEAM 413 ministry

Monday, June 24, 2013

Ran the Volkslauf on June 22, 2013 on Ft. Leonard Wood.  It's a 6 mile trail run through water crossings, mud pits and such.  Had such a great time.  In the interest of not ruining our TEAM413 shirts, we made some.  Was a truly great day.  
 The women of TEAM413.  Shannon Briscoe (1st on left) and her daughter Morgan (2nd from right) came down from Kansas City to join in on the fun.
 Moriah and Kelly Scarborough were on our 5 person team.  Got this great pic from one of the soldiers monitoring the mud crossing.  Very thick mud.
 A picture of our whole team after the race.  Justin, John, Me, Kelly and Moriah.  They were all superb runners which made for an even better race as we were able to keep a fast pace and still have fun.
 Love this picture!  Truly shows the reason we are out there.  Sure, we love to run.  But, most importantly, we love Jesus and strive to serve Him in all we do.
 The before picture with our clean shirts.
 The day after the race, got this picture of my daughter Hope and a very curious cow.  Had a cookout with some other TEAM413 members.
 Morgan does not like being girlied up.  This is the last time you will see here with these pink bows.
 Shannon Briscoe and me after the race.  Love this girl and am truly blessed to serve such and awesome God with here.
 Shannon and Morgan before the race.


Monday, June 3, 2013

Hospital Hill 2013

Great race on 6/01/13 at the 40th anniversary of the Hospital Hill run in Kansas City.  With some massive hills, it's appropriately named.  I met up and ran with an old friend, Eric Fortner.  We caught up on things and had a great run with a respectable 1:50 finish time.  Laura had a 2:36 and Kelly finally obtained her sub 2 goal with a 1:57 finish.  Most importantly, people were being reached.  Worked the expo Thursday and Friday and met a bunch of people.  I'm praying, as always, we reached "the one" we were sent for.  

 Met for prayer prior to race in the lobby of the Sheraton Hotel.  Quite a good turnout.  We prayed for His blessings on the race and for boldness to let His spirit speak and work through us.




 Chad and Kiki at the booth post race.  Chad got a 1:33 finish time.  3 minutes off his goal.  He was a happy man.



 Met up with some other members after the race.
 Chris and a member at the expo
 Time to say goodbye to Chad.  The girls all have crushes on him.
 Walk back to the car.
 Love this picture of us all.  With Shannon Briscoe.

me and Kiki at the expo Thursday.  Love this girl.

May 25th race.  In El Dorado Springs at Camp Galilee.  The race was the 3rd and last in the Yeti, Set, Run series put on as a fundraiser for the camp.  It was a 20k trail run.  Staying at the campground was part of the fun.  No TV or cell service.  We brought our own linens and had a fantastic time.  The kids were forced to talk to us.  LOL.  Great run for everyone.  We are so very blessed.  I love running trails.  There's something about the quietness, solitude and the beauty of being in the woods that allows His "whispers" to be heard.   In those times when I can feel Him beside me, I have to fight tears.  That's when I smile and bask in His presence and keep on running.  






 Prerace morning
 The night before.  Only 4 beds for 8 people.  Praise God we found an air mattress.  Hopee and I had quite the restful night on the floor. Strange, it was easier when I was 12.  lol
 We explored the campground and had a fun evening.



All dressed up and ready to run.

Saturday, May 18, 2013


Great race today in Lebanon for the Relay for Life.  The hilliest 10k I've ever done for sure.  And, the humidity started climbing for the first time this year.  So, not a bad finish of 47 minutes to take 1st in the womens and second overall.  So blessed to spread His word doing what I love.  

Lisa Schiller from Lebanon joined me today.  This was the after picture.  Got a little steamy!

Accepting the medal.  

Glad to be done!