Friday Musings

My hiatus started out innocent enough. But as days flew by and seasons passed, I realized time can paralyze even the best-intentioned. Which is where I enter stage … six whole months after my last post, back when I was riding high on my Patagonia marathon euphoria. A half year later, and a lot less …

On Top of the World … at the End of the World.

I was super stoked to come to Patagonia to run a marathon. But, I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect outside of lacing up my shoes, putting one foot in front of the other, and pumping my arms. Here are a  few gems from the journey; pictures make a stronger case for a Chilean …

By the Numbers

4 days until the Patagonia Marathon. 342. That’s how many miles I’ve logged in preparation for Saturday’s race. Honestly, that doesn't feel like enough. 160. That’s how many dollars I paid for my overpriced (?) backpack. I wanted to roll into Chile towing a traditional suitcase, but there seems to be an unspoken rule that …

Tethered Expectation

“… God raised up David as king. … ‘I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man after my heart, who will accomplish everything I want him to do.’” Acts 13:22 Life’s competitive. Especially in the nation’s capital where droves of smart, ambitious climbers come to conquer and leave their mark on the most …

Excavation of the Soul

This morning I woke up unnerved. Like an anchor weighing heavy on my little soul, threatening to derail my morning before I’d even thrown off the covers and landed a foot out of bed. So naturally, I reached for my phone and scrolled through my Instagram feed. Yep, more runners logging a bajillion miles in …

Labor-ious

My tailbone feels like it absorbed repeated blows from a sledgehammer. Welcome to 20 milers. Let me be clear, I’m not breaking any records and I still get passed more than I’d care to admit. But, there’s something satisfying about having run for 3 hours before most people are rolling out of bed. It was …

The Contagion of Positive Momentum

“…[C]an create positive momentum in other parts of your life ...” Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot along these lines. So, it was a pleasant surprise when I received this note from my Bible app, reminding me that when we’re committed to chasing Jesus and following His plan, he’s faithful to mature us into the …