Article November 1, 2004 Issue

New York, New York!

By Bob McNaught

As I crossed The Finish Line in the Yellowknife marathon (26.2 miles) in the Canadian Northwest Territories in August, I marveled at the majesty of the arctic landscape and the limited number of people who live there. I also found myself contrasting that experience with my last New York City marathon and what had made that so special. This year's race is on November 7.

I've never forgotten the long preparation the New York event demanded—the endless training runs, special conditioning, and complicated travel arrangements needed to get me to the start line. But I found the most help in a special kind of preparation that has served me best in 15 years of marathon running—prayer.

In the weeks before any big race, I devote at least half an hour a day to what I call my "spiritual training." I pray for a better understanding of my relationship with God. Then I make a special effort to express the strength and endurance of God out on the road.

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About the author

Australian Bob McNaught (in photo above) has run 126 marathons around the world, including every state, province, and territory in the US and Canada. He lives in Bellingham, Washington.

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