Ok Tim, I am finally posting.  This week was very busy and but I did manage to actually start some training.  I got in four runs this week and they did not go too bad.  The first run was pretty uneventful until the neighbors dog smelled the fajitas on me and chased me for about 1/4 mile.  I never thought I had a 20 second quarter in me but was glad that it came at the right time.  Paco 1, neighbors dog 0!!!  The second run was not a thing of beauty.  I felt like I was in quicksand and was going nowhere very slowly. I did manage to beat my half marathon time, too bad I only ran 3 miles.  The third run was much better and I became a new superhero in my own mind – “Latino Heat”.  If I knew how to add the pictures I would as LH is pretty awesome.  My 4th run occurred before church this morning and the morning was really pleasant.  Another 3 miles.  I know have a LONG way to go to get back in shape, but I will get there – especially since Tim has offered a case of beer if I make 7 miles in July.  No wonder he is my best friend!!!

This next part is off the subject of training but worth sharing.  While sitting in the youth service this afternoon I loooked at Mason playing the drums – he has grown up quickly and I know Tim and Christine are very proud of him.  Then I took a look at Thomas – he is now a jr in high school.  When he was younger most adults would run as he made Dennis the menace look mild – but Thomas and I became friends nonetheless.  He has grown up and is a really good kid.  I guess what I am saying is that these youth are reaching goals and growing – kind of like team Running on Faith.  The team is growing and we have goals that we want to hit as a team as well as individual goals.  Even though I am very much out of shape I look forward to the challenge as my team will make this a very fun journey.  I look forward to meeting all of you and I really look forward to our fundraising effort as well.