This begins one of my favorite weeks of the year: Thanksgiving week. I love it for its simplicity. It’s a week to focus on what’s important. A reason to stop looking at things you don’t have, and give thanks for the things you do have. I am thankful that I have a Savior in Jesus, …
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Never Stop Improving
Here’s a bit of advice from me to you, never ask for my help when it comes to fixing things. And when I say, “things”, I mean all THINGS! I am NOT a fix-it guy. At. All. I try. In fact, I try hard. But, I always seem to find a way to mess things …
Angels Wear Running Shoes
We wear Red shirts. We have an epic playlist of 80’s music, packs of Twizzlers, Gu and Clif Bars. We are Angels for My Team Triumph and ready for 26.2 miles at the Grand Rapids Marathon. “myTEAM TRIUMPH is an athletic ride-along program created for children, teens, adults, and veterans with disabilities who would normally …
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Running A Marathon
“It sounded like a good idea at the time.” That’s what I overheard, recently, from a runner who signed up for her first marathon. She’s now second guessing herself. Running 26.2 miles is NO joke! Think about it. How far can 26.2 miles take you in a car? Answer? A long way. Now, imagine traveling …
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RAGNAR: Run. Drive. Sleep. Repeat.
My finisher medal says it best, “The wildest experiences become the best stories”. And after 200 miles, and very little sleep, this is 100% on point! It’s called RAGNAR. Here’s the skinny. You put together a team of 12 people, and run roughly 200 miles. From city streets to sidewalks, to bike paths and blowing …
Craziest Race I’ve Ever Done!
“The wildest experiences become the best stories”. That’s the mantra on one of my favorite medals. I gotta tell ya, that is legit! Recently, I was asked to join two of my friends, Dan and Kevin, to try a rogue race in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan called, “Race The Rapid”. (put together by November Project …
Not Your Typical Taco Tuesday
Shells. Meat. Cheese. Ah yes, the blessing of Taco Tuesday. But, on this warm night, it was shells, meat, cheese, hills and trails. Not your typical Taco Tuesday. This was Taco Tuesday at Cannonsburg Ski Lodge in Belmont, Michigan. On select Tuesday nights, Cannonsburg offers runners, walkers, hikers and bikers the opportunity to use their …
The Black Suitcase With The Blue Stripe
It was a cloudy Monday. Roughly, 2:00 in the afternoon. I came home from work and one of my boys, Tommy, was beginning to pack for his 4 month adventure with the Disney program in Florida. (insert jealous parents here) “Dad, do you know where my black suitcase with the blue stripe is?” I had …
One Runner, And Two Sets Of Joneses
Long before we ever tried keeping up with the Kardashians, we were keeping up with The Joneses. You know the Joneses? The people you compare yourself too. The ones with the nicer car? The better job? The yard that’s mowed into those cool diamond shapes? Yeah, those Joneses. We spend way too much time living …
That Dreaded F Word
Recently, I’ve spoken to several people about a rather famous ‘F word’ that has infused our culture. It’s a word that has caused Preachers to preach, social media to blow up, and prescription companies to make billions! FEAR! I hate that four letter word! Fear keeps you from taking another step. Fear robs your joy. …
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