by divine awakening | Jan 5, 2015 | Race Reports, Scripture
As I was praying about my strategy for this race, 4:13 popped in my head. Though I developed a plan for a 4:13 finishing time, I rightly suspected it was a reference to Philippians 4:13.We often see this verse and think it means we can accomplish anything, but if we...
by divine awakening | Nov 23, 2014 | Race Reports
I was pretty pumped for today’s race.The chocolate theme was evident everywhere…(Incidentally, the award for best sign today actually goes to a kid on the course holding one that read, “Run faster! I just farted!”)I arrived at the race...
by divine awakening | Nov 19, 2014 | Race Reports
Race: Blue Red Half MarathonPlace: Campion Trail in Las Colinas, TXTime goal: < 2 hoursNon-time goal: Encourage at least one person every mile. The Blue Red Run exists to honor our firefighters and police. Participants are encouraged to run for blue or red. I...
by divine awakening | Nov 6, 2014 | Race Reports
This was my just my second time racing a 5K, my first in 2 years. My left leg had been acting up since a speed session in early October, so I’d backed off my training and had no idea what kind of time I’d put up. I was hoping to PR (over my...
by divine awakening | Nov 6, 2014 | Race Reports
I ran That Dam Half with my brother, and it lived up to its name, at least for him. J battled injury for weeks leading up to the race, which significantly hindered his ability to train. To his credit, he persevered. He wisely opted for a 4/1 run/walk...
by divine awakening | Oct 14, 2014 | Race Reports
The Last Christmas, I received a unique gift from my dad. He promised to run this year’s Tour Des Fleurs 10K with me and wrote it up as an article in the local newspaper, as it might appear after the race:What a wonderful gift, with bonus points for...