A Million Miles in a Thousand Years

I started reading Don Miller's latest book, and in it, he talks about how he watched the Tour de France on TV and it inspired him to start riding a bike. I haven't finished the book yet, but from what I can gather, it sounds like he ended up riding his bike across the country!

I related very well to his inspiration. The Chicago Marathon made me cry. Seriously, who cries at watching people run?! That experience combined with the determination to live a healthy, diabetes-free life inspired me to run a marathon myself. But I've learned it sounds easier and more fun than it actually is. There have been many days where I've concluded that I hate running. Then there are the post run highs that make me think I'm the most awesome super-athlete in the world and I can do anything. (Today was one of those days. I ran 4 miles, and the first 3.25 felt like a warm up... go me! But then there's the 7 mile run waiting for me on Saturday that I'm already loathing.)

Here's a quote from Don to sum up my/our thoughts:

"Here's the truth about telling stories with your life. It's going to sound like a great idea, and you are going to get excited about it, and then when it comes time to do the work, you're not going to want to do it. It's like that with writing books, and it's like that with life. People love to have lived a great story, but few people like the work it takes to make it happen. But joy costs pain."

-Donald Miller, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, pp. 99-100