Observations by a Dependent Workman* » Christianity

Two Reads: One Inspring, One Convicting

dennarr — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:04:59 +0000

Inspiring:

“The oldest marathon runner in the world, Britain-based Fauja Singh, has ended on a high at the age of 101 years…As the Indian-origin athlete completed the 26-mile London Marathon on Sunday in a record time of seven hours and 49 minutes, he announced this would be his last race.”

“In all, Fauja, who turned 101 on April 1, has run eight full marathons in the last 12 years. He started running professionally at the age of 89.”

Read the whole story at IBN Live: Fauja Singh retires from full marathons – Sports – Athletics – ibnlive.

Convicting:

“We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”

1 John 4:19-21 [NIV]

Training Journal – 4/24/I12:

Current plan: Half-marathon program: taper week
Today’s session: 5 mile tempo: warm, 3 miles @ 8:20, cool
Comments: Nice run. Tempo splits were: 8:05, 7:56, 8:03 – overall 5.25 miles @ 8:20. I keep telling myself that I need to get better at following my pacing plan if I want to be successful with a “time goal” half or full marathon plan. MUST FOCUS. MUST FOCUS.

Happy Easter

dennarr — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:10:54 +0000

This tweet caught my attention this morning – my addition in brackets:

“No matter what happens today [or any day] the miracle is still true. He is risen and because of that we are free. Walk in freedom.”

- @b_rewster

He is risen, He is risen indeed!

Training Journal – 4/8/I12:

Current plan: 10-Miler Training
Today’s session: Long Run – 11 miles
Comments: 11.32 @ 8:54

Recompense

dennarr — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:04:54 +0000

Recompense is made for the guilty and the shamed
For eternity is gained in the arms of the slain

Oh my soul, praise Him

Training Journal – 4/6/12:

Current plan: 10-Miler Training
Today’s session: 6 mile easy run @ 9:40
Comments: I did 6.59 @ 9:07

A Conversation

dennarr — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:39:19 +0000

c: hello, i have a request
G: yes, Child?
c: but God, You always say no
G: always?
c: often
G: often?
c: it seems like it. remember that thing and this one and that other one?
G: I remember – each one. Still, you know: I have a plan.
c: it seems the plan involves a lot of no answers for me
G: hmm. don’t forget the yeses – this one, that one, that thing. You know, the yes and no answers, they’re all part of My plan for you…for your good.
c: i know, but still
G: you know my ways are higher, you don’t see what I see. …a request?
c: it’s for someone else – not for me – for healing.
G: Yes?
c: please heal. restore. return.
G: amen
c: amen?
G: selah
c: sali!

Training Journal – 3/11/12:

Current plan: 12K Training
Today’s session: Race Day. This morning I ran the 408K RACE TO THE ROW.
Comments: I was happy with my run! Its been a busy day, so I’ll post a race report tomorrow.

Sage Advice

dennarr — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:29:17 +0000

This was on the wall at the restaurant tonight:

Training Journal – 2/29/12:

Current plan: 12K Training
Today’s session: 4 Mile Easy Run
Comments: Same as yesterday: Did a 6.2 instead – though a tempo run vs. a negative split test. On the outbound leg of the out-and-back, I ran up on a skunk – which resulted in a 100 yard dash being incorporated into the tempo run!