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Running through the Mud

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Doc Arnett

It is often the least enjoyable segments of life that best prepare us for our greatest testings–and our greatest delights. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 5K, conditioning, discipline, Mud Run, mudrun, running through mud, self-discipline, training

Joy in the Mountains-Part II

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The starter, not wanting to burden some fit, well-prepared young group, tells me, “Just find a team of three people your age and run with them.” Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 5K, age, Boone NC, competing, conditioning, Debee Arnett, endurance, Freeda Holladay, Harold Arnett, heaven, Mountaineer Mud Run, Mud Run, obstacle course, Patsy Watson, Paul Arnett, rest, training, youth

Preparing for the Race

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Doc Arnett

Nearing the fifth mile,
I feel that urging of the body,
the tiredness of legs and arms,
wanting me to ease up,
to be more sane, Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged conditioning, cross country, muscles, obstacle runs, race preparation, racing, running, sweat, training, weight lifting, workouts