Ultra Challenge

In life we can expect different challenges. Many times they do help us to grow up, mature and learn from them.

But on Saturday, 6/21/2025 @ 6:00am, strange folks were out at Liberty Park in Cerritos getting ready for either a 1st time marathon, 1st time ultra run and some older folks just doing what they love … RUN

It was the perfect day for running. The weather was in the 70’s and the sun was hiding all morning long, til about noontime.

I enjoy running because in long distance running you have time to challenge your body and your spirit.

Not everyone has the spirit to put themselves in tough challenges, just because you want to see how it feels, or want to see if your body can endure it, or just because you need that push in life!

Running is like life. You have to overcome obstacles. Weather, pain, fear, anxiety, bad days, alone with your thoughts and just holding on to your sanity.

Well at yesterday’s race I meet older runners just coming out for the challenge and to see some of their running friends that run in the same races.

I saw some young runners fresh out of high school, where they were in track and field and now they want to conquer a marathon (26 miles), or a 50K (31.5 miles).

The race begins the day before where you have runners and couples that go out for the 12 hour Run or some really strange folks that want to push the envelope and want to run a 24 hour Run.

All races require dedication, training, listening to your body and ample nutrition.  Some people believe that it’s really easy to run and keep running, but it is a lot more than just luck or thinking you can.

Well, I am proud to share that my 36 year old son has ran 2 marathons, a half marathon and this weekend, he jumped into the 50K ultra run.

 

 

We can do all things through Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior! That may sound cheesy, remember in running or in life there are obstacles. 

How do you want to handle them?

job leon