Entries Tagged as 'Running'

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Today’s dehydrated thoughts

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 I [...]

Friday, August 15th, 2008

On the SF Marathon: A thank you, some more thoughts, and photos to top it off

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 [...]

Friday, August 8th, 2008

The race has been run and my kneecaps did not explode

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 [...]

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

One day before the race

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 this [...]

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Running for IJM Part I: Who they are and why I care

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 [...]