Run with God

Quest for 100: Loser

I admit defeat. I probably didn't have a chance. It was a stupid idea... I'm a workaholic with three jobs... sure I got time for something else to fit in my busy schedule..."

I could make excuses. I could lie about the situation. I could hack the Nike+ system and fabricate that I ran 76 miles in the next 24 hours. (Really, I could...)

But I'm not going to. Instead, I'm admitting that I am a loser. At the end of the day, I just couldn't motivate myself to do it. The downtime I had, I wanted it to be downtime.

I've lost weight this summer, not as much as last year, but still good.

Thanks to Amy, JR, AJ, my mom and everybody else who pestered me to run. 24 miles for a guy who doesn't regularly run isn't that bad. Ultimately, it's good to know what your strengths are.

Hey, I'll do 100 miles before I turn 40. Think I got a chance for that?

Quest for 100: Take a month off...

I could make excuses... but I'm bigger than that (unfortunately!) I made a commitment to run 100 miles before I turn 30, and that is right around the corner (August 18).

I was making good time in May and Early June. Then I just stopped. I checked my charts this afternoon, and I hadn't run since June 10. Today is July 10. Nothing like shooting yourself in the foot! I can still do this. It'll take running 2 miles a day... of course it's really like 2.5 a day because I'll never run 7 days a week... I did 4.1 miles today.

Thanks to JR for the butt-kicking (verbal, not physical) today. I needed that.

Quest for 100: Day 4

Evidently Nike doesn't do live updates of their Nike+ content anymore (I know they did 6 months ago...) but anyway, here is the screenshot of where I am on my Quest for 100.

Not yet time to cue the Proclaimers (80's rock band, "And I would walk 500 miles / I would walk 500 miles more / to be the man that'd walked a 1,000 miles / to fall down at your door") but I'm slowly on my way. So who's with me? Do I have a chance, or am I crazy?

There is a group of 20-30something pastors at CF that are doing the FMC (Fat Man Challenge) during the summer to see who can lose the most weight (percentage wise)... I'm tempted to join in, but I wouldn't want them to feel bad about themselves when they lose to me. I'm a loner anyway...

Memorial Day Wanderings

Ladies and Gentlemen, I took the day off. Haven't experienced that in some time. Other than running a couple miles on a treadmill, I've done nothing work-related (for any of my three jobs). This is a new experience for me.

So, in my day off, my mind wanders. Welcome to my wandering mind:
* Mineral Ice works 10x better than BenGay. Plus, it doesn't get as many laughs at an elementary school playground.

* Music gets me. Linkin Park gets me angry, makes me want to work out. Coldplay relaxes me in no time flat. Is it bad that music can control my emotions? Is it girlie of me that I would even ask that question?

* I caught the end of a conversation yesterday: 30 people meet in a house in Barbados every week, gather around a TV, and watch the DVD of Christ Fellowship's services. I'm not sure we're looking at our next multi-site, but how cool is it that we are being a resource to people over there. Makes me wonder if there are other options out there where we can help. Check out Eric's Blog for more info.

* I love my readers. It amazing to see where they are coming from. I have almost as many readers in Los Angeles as I do in Miami. I'm assuming it's because C28 is based in the LA area. I also have a large number of readers in Ormond Beach, FL. Would someone from Ormond Beach e-mail me and tell me how you found me? I've never been to Ormond, and I don't think I know anyone there. So, nice to meet you Ormond.

* After reminiscing about High School experiences today, I was reminded once again that I hated mine.

* I love my readers, part 2. I had an older lady who read my blog regularly. Older meaning my grandmother's age. She was so concerned about my hurt back she sent my parents over with this magnetic, semi-mideval device to heal the muscle strain on my back. Believe it or not, it helped. Thanks Pat!

* Is it bad that I'm envious of friends my age that have kids?

* I love my readers, part 3. Another reader (lets say somewhat older) got a Nintendo Wii, and decided to try Boxing (since I talk about it so much). After a couple matches, I hear it was touch or go whether to call the ambulance. I don't think we'll be boxing each other soon.

* I'm almost 30. When I was a kid, I thought 30 was old. I don't feel old. Then I look at the goatee and see gray hair coming in. I've already lost my hair - thus the shaved head. I strained my back the other day. There's this new store at the mall that C28's in... they do hearing aids, but for a postmodern generation. I'm considering getting one. (I've been about 40% deaf since college). Is this what old feels like?

* To combat old, I've decided to run 100 miles before my 30th birthday (August 18). I'll let you hold me accountable. I'll post through Nike+ once I get it figured out.

* What does 60 look like for me?

* I may be old, but right now is without a doubt the most exciting time in my life. I thank God He has me here. I am worthless except the Creator of the Universe has a purpose for me, and as long as I follow Him, He will provide.

Thank you to those of you who served so faithfully in the military to give us the freedom we now take advantage of. There are many things in this life I take advantage of, and carelessly discard. Sacrifices of miliatry so I can live freely is one of them. Thank you for that.