The temps have dropped and running is a bit more comfortable when it’s cool. I have not yet upped my mileage, still running 3.1 – 5 miles each time out. It’s going well and I am enjoying it.
Saturday is the day I take my long run (5 miles today). I typically give my thoughts to the sermon for Sunday. With the new church start things have been very busy. I protect time with the kids and wife, but running is when I find alone time. Running has allowed me to decompress from the typical pressures of pastoring in a new way. It’s also valuable in that I am pushing a part of myself that my calling does not naturally exercise. Studying, talking to people, and teaching doesn’t exactly work the body.
I am the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship; husband to Jen; Dad to Katherine, Elias, Madeline, and Kilian. If you're in town you can probably find me in the local coffee house or running through the neighborhoods.
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I’m thinking it’s only a matter of time before you start to hear the Chariots of Fire theme song as you run. Soon, we’ll hear from you, “When I run, I feel His pleasure.”
You wrote: “running is when I find alone time. Running has allowed me to decompress from the typical pressures of pastoring in a new way.”
For me, that’s when I can get an hour or so on my Harley. There I can think and enjoy God’s creation. It doesn’t do much to help me get more physically fit, but I definitely understand what you mean.
Joe -
If you don’t get a workout when you are preaching (teaching rather), I have to wonder if you are a “real” Baptist preacher.
Dorcas
Yeah, well I certainly don’t do that “chicken walk” thing I have seen some preachers from the south do while preaching.
You should be seeking solace and decompressing in the church, bro.
Here’s a little present for ya:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCWCZuHpha0