Running With Joy by Ryan Hall

I just finished reading Ryan Hall's book.
This was such a good book to read. The way its set up is easy to follow while reading.
He goes into depth about different types of training runs and anything that has to do with running.
The part that I liked the best was the ending when he talks about the marathon. Him describing his race experience is very inspiring. It also is a clear example that we do need to trust in God in everything.
I would recommend this book to anyone.
Thanks,
Joseph Bridgeforth

Whiskey Row Marathon

My Second Marathon...
I figure its a good time to blog about this race

What? Whiskey Row Marathon
When? May 5, 2012
My Time and Place?

FName	LName	Age	ChipTime	Overall	SexPl	DivPl
Joseph	Bridgeforth	20	5:29:40	140	102	9

I ran in this race with my older brother Alex Bridgeforth (@alexbridgeforth). My other older brother Keith Bridgeforth (@newnation) ran the half-marathon.

This race started out like any normal race, too fast! I should have started out slower because I guess I did not realize how much of a big hill was in this race. I feel like I was going up hill for like the whole race.

I really got down on myself at about 15 miles. It was going good up until this point and then I felt like I couldn't go anymore. I honestly felt like just stopping and giving up. However, I knew I couldn't give up so I kept pressing on and pressing on. I would walk a little then jog a little. I soon made 20 miles. This is when I start to feel good. I had my head phones in and a worship song came started playing and I could just feel the spirit of God in me. I believe, that without God, I would have given up. He helped me finish this race.

This was a race that I truly felt God while running. After the 20 mile mark the race seemed to just by that much faster.

I finished this race with such a Joy that I honestly can't put into words.

Thanks for reading,
You can be great! Trust in Him!

Joseph Bridgeforth

Two Races Coming Up

I will be racing in two races within the next two weeks.

My first race will be the Low Tide Ride & Stride on June 24th. This is an 8.2 Mile race on the beach from Imperial Beach to Coronado Beach. I will be running this race with my brothers. We ran it last year and are back again. Maybe this year I will place.

Me at the Low Tide Ride & Stride 2011

My second race will be the MCRD Freedom Run on June 29th. This will be my second year running in this race. It is a 5k race. I love 5k's because they are quick races. I hope to get top in my age this year.

Our Group at the MCRD Freedom Run 2011

Thanks for reading and stayed tuned for more Blog Posts.

Coach Joseph Bridgeforth