I did my run today at the local high school track. It was a short 5 miles as I have a race tomorrow and wanted to keep my legs fresh.
I spent the rest of the day mowing all the lawns.
Races are great reminders that we can't finish what we don't start. The same is true for evangelism. Evangelism always starts with a commitment to scout and penetrate your networks. They're all around you. Some of them you're already a part of -- your car pool, your bowling club, your kids' soccer team, the PTA at school. The running community provides lots of contacts. I once did the "Run for Nepal 5K" after the big earthquake they had back in 2015. I think I was one of only 3 Anglo runners there that day. Afterwards the race organizer asked me if I would like to speak to their youth organization. He was moved because a non-Nepalese guy cared. Take an interest in the people around you. If they're wearing camo, talk about deer, guns, and everything in-between. If you know nothing about hunting, take an interest in it. Ask questions. We all appreciate folks who take an interest in us and our world. If a neighbor is potting plants, walk over and visit. If they're washing their car, wander across the street and chat with them. You could even help out. Or get your church to sponsor an aid station at the local marathon. Expect to have literally dozens of such encounters for the Gospel. The combined weight of these small encounters builds momentum toward the foot of the cross. Above all, pray. Pray before you talk to someone, pray after you've done it. Believe that God answers prayers, that he prepares hearts, that he works in the lives of needy people. Pray expectantly. Thank God ahead of time for how he will use you not just to cultivate but perhaps to sow and reap.
Happy evangelizing this weekend wherever you go!