by divine awakening | Jun 30, 2014 | Parallels
Rest makes you faster. So says a friend whose running advice I’ve come to trust. Rest gives the body time to heal and repair itself, making adaptations that will improve future performance. It also provides a mental break to reflect and...
by divine awakening | Jun 25, 2014 | Parallels, Scripture
I believe in foam rolling. Experience has taught me that it makes a difference, and as a result, I have begun a small collection. Each of these torture devices has its own purpose. The standard roller. Travel size. The spiky one (rumble roller) for when you...
by divine awakening | Jun 22, 2014 | Parallels
After more than seven months since the injury, I’m happy to report I am finally back to running double digits, which I suppose is enough to qualify as “long slow distance” (emphasis on the SLOW).They say long slow distance running is key for...
by divine awakening | Jun 12, 2014 | Scripture
Just hours after my last post, I got my answer about my next marathon! Three weeks ago, I had been praying about whether to sign up for the Erie Mararthon in September. It’s a waterfront course that’s supposedly flat as a pancake, and the race is...
by divine awakening | Jun 12, 2014 | Scripture
I remember the first time I heard the song “One Thing Remains.” I was training for my first marathon and was struck by these lyrics:I loved the idea of applying the words of 1 Corinthians 13 to distance running, powered by God’s endless and...