Hebrews 12:1-2 KJV
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
As recent as two years ago I picked an interest in long distance running motivated by my elder brother Osita Chidoka who had found running as a way of keeping fit and maintaining a burgeoning waistline. I have always being a sports person, preferring football because I couldn’t understand the reason people would stress themselves running when no one pursues. I found out with time that running grows on you. On the 6th of February 2017 I completed my first full marathon, the Lagos City Marathon 2017. It took determination and mind over matter to complete that race and in the process I learnt some life lessons that I’ll like to share with you.
