Saturday, October 17, 2009
High School Memory
Over the three short years of running for Mountain View has left me with many memories that I will never forget. All the long runs we did in the summers that involved jumping in the canal behind the school, making Tracy laugh so hard to a point he can’t even run anymore, jump squats with Bartlett, Bruce always supplying the team with gum right before the race, Rusty sharing his wisdom, Naomi being the next Bug, and all the hard work we all went through getting to where we are now.
Even though these were all great memories, they still played a great role of what I would have done different during my high school running career.
First off, I would have come into running mentally stronger. I think when I came into Cross Country my first impressions was just to sandbag the first year just to make sure I would be in shape for baseball. If I would have just started with a stronger attitude in the beginning who knows how much better I could have been where I am now.
From my training standpoint I would say I could have worked myself a lot harder when it came to timed workouts and the mile time trials. What you get out of practices is what you’ll get out of races. Putting someone on the spot light, I would like to throw Kevin Miller out there. That kid works harder then anyone I know right now. I don’t know why we would always give him a hard time about him working harder then everyone else. But now look at him, Kevin has worked his way so far up that him and Ytsma will be front runners next year and be a one two punch in every race.
Fear played the greatest role to stop me from reaching my goals. I would say most runners have a problem with this when it comes to running competitively. Just like when you step up to the starting line of a race. Most runners start to think the worst of what could happen, or start second guessing their ability. Like I can’t stay with that person ahead of me, or I don’t want to get last. It’s easy to be confident when you have control of the race. It’s very, very difficult to keep that confidence when you have to take whatever strange bounces life throws your way. Don’t be careless, but don’t be too careful either. You cannot be afraid to lose. That’s how you gain confidence to attack the leader when the race isn’t yours. That’s how you attack life. Even when you think you don’t have any control.
My advice for everyone here that has some sort of part in running would be you have to be able to work hard for something. You have to be mentally prepared to go through pain. Just think to yourself before you run that there will be pain. Second would be to remain curious. I’m sure almost all of you know this quote to the “T”; it’s probably one of the greatest quotes that I stand by when I run. After a race I’m sure that all of you go through your mind on what if you did something different? This quote will help for each race to reach your accomplishments to where at the end you can say that you have done all you could. All you can do is just go out there, and give it your best, and have fun while you’re at it.
Even though these were all great memories, they still played a great role of what I would have done different during my high school running career.
First off, I would have come into running mentally stronger. I think when I came into Cross Country my first impressions was just to sandbag the first year just to make sure I would be in shape for baseball. If I would have just started with a stronger attitude in the beginning who knows how much better I could have been where I am now.
From my training standpoint I would say I could have worked myself a lot harder when it came to timed workouts and the mile time trials. What you get out of practices is what you’ll get out of races. Putting someone on the spot light, I would like to throw Kevin Miller out there. That kid works harder then anyone I know right now. I don’t know why we would always give him a hard time about him working harder then everyone else. But now look at him, Kevin has worked his way so far up that him and Ytsma will be front runners next year and be a one two punch in every race.
Fear played the greatest role to stop me from reaching my goals. I would say most runners have a problem with this when it comes to running competitively. Just like when you step up to the starting line of a race. Most runners start to think the worst of what could happen, or start second guessing their ability. Like I can’t stay with that person ahead of me, or I don’t want to get last. It’s easy to be confident when you have control of the race. It’s very, very difficult to keep that confidence when you have to take whatever strange bounces life throws your way. Don’t be careless, but don’t be too careful either. You cannot be afraid to lose. That’s how you gain confidence to attack the leader when the race isn’t yours. That’s how you attack life. Even when you think you don’t have any control.
My advice for everyone here that has some sort of part in running would be you have to be able to work hard for something. You have to be mentally prepared to go through pain. Just think to yourself before you run that there will be pain. Second would be to remain curious. I’m sure almost all of you know this quote to the “T”; it’s probably one of the greatest quotes that I stand by when I run. After a race I’m sure that all of you go through your mind on what if you did something different? This quote will help for each race to reach your accomplishments to where at the end you can say that you have done all you could. All you can do is just go out there, and give it your best, and have fun while you’re at it.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Do You Not Know???...
You say: "It's impossible." God says: All things are possible. (Luke 8:27) You say: "I'm too tired." God says: I will give you rest. (Matthew 1:28-30) You say: "Nobody really loves me." God says: I love you. (John 3:16 & John 13:34) You say: "I can't go on." God says: My grace is sufficient. (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15) You say: "I can't figure things out." God says: I will direct your steps. (Proverbs 3:5-6) You say: "I can't do it." God says: You can do all things. (Philippians 4:13) You say: "I'm not able." God says: I am able. (II Corinthians 9:8) You say: "I'm not worth it. God says: It will be worth it. (Romans 8:28) You say: "I can't forgive myself." God says: I FORGIVE YOU. (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) You say: "I can't manage." God says: I will supply all your needs. (Philippians 4:19) You say: "I'm afraid." God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear. (II Timothy 1:7) You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated." God says: Cast all your cares on ME. (I Peter 5:7) You say: "I don't have enough faith." God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3) You say: "I'm not smart enough." God says: I give you wisdom. (I Corinthians 1:30) You say: "I feel all alone." God says: I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)
Do you not know that if you just give your everything to the Lord how much he wants and will do for you. HE is your true father that want's nothing for the best of you. All that God asks from you is to follow in His pathway, leaving the oldself behind and a newself will be given. :)
Do you not know that if you just give your everything to the Lord how much he wants and will do for you. HE is your true father that want's nothing for the best of you. All that God asks from you is to follow in His pathway, leaving the oldself behind and a newself will be given. :)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Remember!!!...
Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I am not like a boxer who misses his punches. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
Developing spiritually is like training for a title belt in the boxing ring or getting ready for a marathon. These activities require a great deal of endurance and strict discipline for those who want to win. Paul makes it clear that growing in our relationship with God requires discipline and perseverance. We need to give up sinful activities that hold us back and press on to follow God's will for us!
Developing spiritually is like training for a title belt in the boxing ring or getting ready for a marathon. These activities require a great deal of endurance and strict discipline for those who want to win. Paul makes it clear that growing in our relationship with God requires discipline and perseverance. We need to give up sinful activities that hold us back and press on to follow God's will for us!
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