My resolutions this year are different than last year. While I do have some specific, personal things I want to accomplish in the next 12 months (getting back to my running regime, never using the words ‘epic’ and ‘fail’ again…), they’re pretty insignificant in the larger scheme of things. So here are my top 5: [...]
After letting the back-to-school dust settle, I started running again this week. I love/hate how it exposes my weaknesses and helps keep me durable. (I like being durable…) And it’s a great vehicle which reminds me of the benefits to spiritual discipline. Stretch. No one likes to. Everyone needs to. Run hard. If [...]
Last weekend, I ran in the Chuy’s Hot to Trot 5k with some bandmates (and their spouses) to raise money for Special Olympics. A very small race by serious runners’ standards, but we had a blast. Although none of us had seriously trained for the actual race, I was very much reminded why I [...]
Funny how things in your life collide. I grew up as the sickly, skinny little asthma boy with dark circles under his eyes, who carried his inhaler to school every day. I learned to play guitar because I couldn’t run and play outside much without having an asthma attack. I learned to enjoy reading [...]
Today, I am 24 days out from the Austin Marathon extravaganza. My training has begun to taper back (so I don’t get injured at the last minute), which is good because I’m beginning to get bored (ususally a precursor to burnout). Yesterday I ran in the frigid drizzle to prove my commitment….sort of. I [...]
[latin. 'the die is cast', spoken by Julius Caesar upon crossing the Rubicon.] Now there’s no turning back. Today I’ve officially registered for the AT&T Austin Half-Marathon (13.1 miles). A good friend asked me at our retreat this last weekend, "What’s your goal?" (She’s a tall, lean, college-age runner….ugh.) "To finish in a vertical position." [...]
While training for the upcoming Austin Marathon, I’ve put together a runner’s wishlist for the holidays. I figure that if I’m going to do this, I should do it right. 1. Starbucks. ($-any amount) A no-brainer to keep me going and going and going. Black and strong, please. And keep ‘em coming. 2. Frilly Pink [...]
This morning, after logging in my morning run, I tallied up my total miles. As of today, I’ve logged 301 miles this year. Not bad considering I’ve also logged an IT band injury and taken several weeks off during the summer madness of student ministry. Some online resources I’ve found helpful are below: Thinnmann’s Running [...]