Meet Chris McKenna. CPA by day, Youth Pastor by night and weekend. Husband, Father and excellent runner. How excellent? This hot shot ran a 10:09 2-miler as a senior in high school - I'm impressed (and I'm not easily impressed).
Chris started running track in the 7th grade, so running has been a part of his life for quite awhile. Chris gladly stepped up to take the sixth leg in the rotation, meaning he starts last and finishes last - running a total of 37.5 miles. The MC200 was attractive to him because of the challenge that it presents and it's unlike anything he's ever done before...5K's just don't excite Chris anymore!
Running is something that provides peace (imagine that) for Chris: it gives him time to chat with God - a chance to put pain and hardship aside and just connect one on one with God. "Success is often dictated by dedication. Life is similar. Some find success because they were destined, but most find it because they are dedicated."
I couldn't have said it better - this team will find success this weekend because of the dedication each member has given over the past six months.
One last tidbit: Chris is the fast food junkie on the team. And he has a BMI of probably zero. I keep telling him that it WILL catch up with him...someday, when he leasts expects it, he'll look in the mirror and those love handles will be there. Someday. Just you wait.
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