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Godventure.   This is what I've termed certain experiences in my life.  Things that are adventurous to me and also involve a large focus on God.  Thus the title: GODVENTURE.   An adventure with God.  Life for me is actually one big Godventure.  However, I've found that sometimes it helps me to break things down a bit, and get a little more specific.    Last year I took a weekend to go to a cabin belonging to some friends of mine for a time of reflection and relaxation.  Godventure.  This year............   Comrades Marathon with Team World Vision.  The more I think about this trip, the more overwhelmed I get.  I mean, this is one… Read More

So, it's been awhile since I've written about anything other than running.  I've still been studying and spending time with God every day, but with all the writing I've been doing about running and my training, I've been dealing with a little journaling burnout.  However, I came across these verses last week and they've really gripped my attention.   "But make sure that you don't get so absorbed and exhausted in taking care of all your day-to-day obligations that you lose track of the time and doze off, oblivious to God.  The night is about over, dawn is about to break.  Be up and awake to what God is doing!  God is putting the finishing… Read More

What a weekend!  I got my first 50 mile week in, ending with 56.5 miles.  I got a 20miler in on Saturday followed by another 12.25 on Sunday at 8 min/mile pace!  With the temps hovering around 5o Sunday it was hard for me to control myself.  I felt great!    I am closing in on 200 miles this month, an all time high for me.  It's amazing the level this training has taken me to.  A big struggle right now for me is to simply focus on the time running, and not necessarily the mileage. Read More

Today was just an easy run.  I was supposed to go 1hr. and 2omin. but I only went 1hr. 6min.  Got 7.67 miles in.  Very exciting. Read More

My legs were still a little tired from this past weekend's running, so I wasn't sure how this morning's hill repeat workout would turn out.  I didn't want to push it too hard with my achilles hurting last week, but it actually felt great.  Good workout today; better than I expected in fact.  I'm looking forward to a great week of training this week! Read More