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 …
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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. …
Going Rogue: Rogue River Park Review
How often do YOU run the same route? I feel like I always do. Now, that said, there are some benefits. I know the exact place where each mile lands. (Fire hydrants, tall grasses, telephone poles) I basically know how long the route is going to take for me to complete it. When you run …
Lord, have Mercy.. Health Seaway Run
Race day. I love those two words. But, for years, those two words brought me a lot of fear and nerves. You know, it’s the culmination of months of training for a half marathon, into one morning of 13.1 miles. What if I hit an early wall? What if my nutrition is off? What if? …
Running By Faith
Running the miles. Sharing the encouragement! Hi. I’m Tommy, and I love to run. I love encouraging people! And, I choose to Run by Faith! What does “Run by Faith” mean? Pretty simple, really. My favorite book, the Bible, has a great quote that says to, “walk by faith, not by sight“. Well, as a …
The Starting Line
Running has changed me. It started by signing up for a simple 5k race in 2005. I never would’ve thought that a 5k would end up changing how I do everyday life. It’s the running community. It’s the challenge of the training. It’s the journey of walking, or in this case, learning to run by …