I’ve been wont to complain about how it sucks to be doing my training in the gym. Ever since I tweaked my foot I’ve been feeling caged on the treadmill and elliptical machines. On the machines I can’t think about anything, it’s too stuffy and hot and I’m always dripping with sweat. I’m always staring […]
I’ve been running for the past week or so, despite my grandma’s protests (“you’ll catch a cold”). It used to be easier with the jet lag, when I’d get up at 5am and stare at the wall and catch myself wondering where exactly I was. It’s been generally drizzly here for the past week or so, […]
If you lean too hard, you’ll go tumbling out of shadows, into the lake. Look, like how the leaves strain against their cuffs in the wind, leaning into the goldenrod breeze. Look at the lovers lean into each other, racing against sundown, lips brushing freckles, freckles brushing blades tickling toes. There is no time for thinking […]
I was out today on a long run (I’m picking up training for the SF Half Marathon in late July). But it was hot… the thermostat was reading 90 degrees at 10 in the morning. It was a really bad idea. But I think I finally realized what Psalm 63 means: God, you are my God; earnestly […]
Before we begin, let me say THANK YOU to all of you who’ve contributed to the International Justice Mission cause! In the span of just two weeks, we’ve raised over $800! Thank you for your generosity! It’s our hope that we wouldn’t just give and turn away, but our hearts would be more sensitized as […]
What a feeling: crossing the finish line at 26.2 under the Bay Bridge in incredible agony, a massive sense of relief and food, glorious food waiting for you on the other side. What a feeling: running in a huge sea of people, making conversation with strangers, wondering what their stories are. What a feeling: crossing the Golden […]
I’m feeling a mix of anticipation and excitement (“wow! a real marathon!” “wow! SF is cool!”) with a bit of fear as well (“will I make it to the finish line without an exploding kneecap or total quad domination??”) as race day approaches fast! I’m excited, no doubt. Tony and I are going to run […]
The International Justice Mission is a Christian organization that fights modern-day human trafficking. I’m going to spend a little bit of time introducing them to you and tell you why I care about this cause. The modern-day slave trade Last semester, a few friends of mine taught a DeCal course on “The Modern Slave Trade”. I had […]
