Drought produces very little except … a fantastic supply of tinder. Initially, the onset of drought is slow and almost imperceptible. In humans, studies have shown that a person often mistakes signs of dehydration for hunger which even further confuses matters. As the dryness advances though, it is difficult to deny the overpowering thirst that inevitably… Continue reading A Spark – Is Fire Imminent (Part 2)
Tag: Overcoming
Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
As I reflect on my last article, Fire is Imminent Part I, I realize a few things: My blog no longer has anything to do with its original intent (journaling my first marathon) and I really need to either start another blog or put some time into a revamping this one. That my running experience has brought… Continue reading Drought Condition – Is Fire Imminent? (The Prequel)
“The Hat” – Remember the Sweat
Many athletes have crazy superstitions. Routines, clothing, food … ridiculous as it seems, these routines bring some sort of confidence to otherwise sane people. Let’s not limit it to athletes; artists, performers, business professionals, fans, and even preachers often have routines to help get them into their “groove”. Whatever it takes to make a person… Continue reading “The Hat” – Remember the Sweat
Strapping on the Feedbag
http://v.theonion.com/onionmedia/videos/videometa/111/zen_mp4.mp4 Yesterday I had a scheduled 7 mile run. 7 miles should not be too difficult at this point in my training although any day brings new aches, pains and stiffness. In order to save time, I have taken to plotting a course home from work when time allows, so that was my plan on… Continue reading Strapping on the Feedbag
Haystack Life – Live Undaunted
http://youtu.be/Wl3SXPq2MOs Warning: if you don’t like rock music … turn down your volume, but note the lyrics. Then rock out in your own way! A few weeks back, I knocking out 9 miles late at night, I was rocking to some Switchfoot and feeling pretty good about my progress. As I jogged along, I reflected on some of the… Continue reading Haystack Life – Live Undaunted
Rhythm of the Run
This past Saturday marked a key point in my training. I completed 13.2 miles so technically, I am half way to my goal. For me, the real accomplishment was finding a rhythm in my stride. My per-mile-pace varied by no more than 10 seconds during the entire run. As an added bonus, I ran about… Continue reading Rhythm of the Run
Here am I … Sam I am
Lynn and I stood on across town on Hampton Blvd in Norfolk after another post-due-date prenatal visit. Since this was our fifth overdue pregnancy, we were not really surprised. It was a nice day and we could not get hold of our ride, but we new her route so we decided to start walk toward… Continue reading Here am I … Sam I am
When the Mountains Come to You
Mark 4:35-41: Jesus Calms the Storm Sea story … December 1992 on the USS LY Spear, crossing the Atlantic on our way home from the Persian Gulf. We were experiencing heavy seas for 5 days straight. The Spear was a flat bottomed, 645 ft monster of a ship. Being a flat bottomed vessel allowed her… Continue reading When the Mountains Come to You
The Unseen Farmer and an Unexpected Harvest
Mark 4:26-34: More Seed Parables Again I find myself reflecting on thoughts that I here expressed over and over again. Thoughts that have flooded my mind at times. Thoughts something like this. “Is this all that there is? I get up, do the daily routine, go to sleep and then start all over again. I… Continue reading The Unseen Farmer and an Unexpected Harvest
Get out of the Mud / Regaining a Grip
Yes, I have slipped on my commitment to sharing my journeys with Mark. I will pick it up again tomorrow. I loved mud. Walking in it, playing in it, slinging it … the boy in me has always considered mud to be an oozing, gushy, slimy delight. Mud between the toes is an experience to… Continue reading Get out of the Mud / Regaining a Grip