What Everyone Ought to Know About Warming Up Before a Run Last week I mentioned how what I think about first thing in the morning seems to set the tone for the rest of the day. You know how we use the phase, “I think I got up on the wrong side of the bed.”? … Continue reading Starting Our Day Out on the Right Foot Changes Everything
Every time we go out for a run, we know we need to prioritize our warm up. It’s what gets our muscles ready for the work ahead so we are at a lesser risk of injury. What makes us think that running the Christian life is any different? The way you start your day carries over into the following hours, just as the way you start your run greatly determines how well your workout goes.
As I sat in my favorite coffee shop one afternoon with an hour of work left to go I was starting to get tired and foggy brained. I asked God to help me pursue till the end. I had a few posts left to write and I wanted to at least get a quick draft… Continue reading Stressed Out Because of the Lack of Time? Check this out!
/ What do you think is the biggest waste of a Christian’s time? My first thought for the 21st century was Social Media. But God opened my eyes to realize that this is actually not the case. The Biggest Waste of Time for a Christians Life is actually ... Worry We worry because of fear. … Continue reading The Biggest Waste of Time is Not What You Think
God gives us many blessings and gifts as we follow Him. Much of the time, it is different between each person because none of us are created the same. We have different personalities, different backgrounds, different likes and dislikes and so forth. But there is one resource He gives us that is in the same… Continue reading Your Biggest Resource in Doing the Will of God
It doesn't matter what goes on in your life, there is only one thing that matters, and this characteristic, which is common among Christian runners, is deadly to that one thing...
Tip #1: Why are you getting injured? Figure out the root issue There are multiple reasons you can get injured and it is entirely up to you to experiment to see what the problem is. Tip #2 is going to be your biggest bet of what the root issue is but there are other things… Continue reading Stop Getting Injured! Incorporate these 3 things into your life to minimize the injuries so you can continue doing what you love.
I have always loved Hebrews 12:1-2 as a runner! Running is a huge parallel to Christianity and these verses reaffirmed my observation. “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run… Continue reading Using the Power of Hebrews 12:3 to Become a Better Runner
I used to stress out about having the onset of an injury because that meant less training and it threatened to pause my running. But, I also used to stress out about not having the onset of an injury, because I was wondering if I wasn’t pushing hard enough. I was so totally confused. Yet… Continue reading Using Injuries to Your Advantage
Even though I became a Christian at a young age, for a long time I struggled with depression. I struggled with feeling worthless, useless, and unfulfilled. For years, I had this feeling of emptiness deep inside my heart that ached to be filled. I was told that this feeling was normal and that I’d just… Continue reading Fulfillment and Satisfaction; The Secret to Gaining True Motivation that Lasts
Be Still and Run 