Tag Archives: Conquer the Gauntlet

Getting Older… and Better

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Doc Arnett

A recent four-mile mud run at age 71 reminded me that though the flesh gets weaker as we get older, our soul & spirit grow ever stronger… especially with a “healthy diet and proper exercise!” Continue reading →

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Halfway There

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Doc Arnett

Reaching the halfway mile marker on a four-mile mudrun brought a surge of encouragement. Knowing I was halfway there reassured me that I could reach the finish line. Continue reading →

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More than Conquerors

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Doc Arnett

When we remember that the goal is getting to the Other Side, we might consider that failing a particular obstacle is not actually failure, just re-direction to an alternate path to success. Continue reading →

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Two Weddings and a Fun-for-All

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes, a jam-packed weekend is about the best therapy there is… especially when you’ve packed it with people you love. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged busy, Conquer the Gauntlet, driveways, Jared Meng, Katie McKee, Katie Smith, Katrena Clarkson, Kubota tractor, marriage, Mud Run, Neil Clarkson, New Life Church, Tristan Collins, weddings | Comments Off

Training Run

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A bit of insanity coupled with determination and dedication can be helpful in training for obstacle course/mud runs. And… a bit amusing to casual observers. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Humor, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Conquer the Gauntlet, cross country, mud, Mud Run, obstacle course, outdoor activity, Rugged Maniacs, running, snow, Tough Mudder, training, Warrior Dash, winter | Comments Off

Shining in the Mud

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I’d love to take my whole church on a mud run; we might become a better church!
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged challenge, church, Conquer the Gauntlet, helping each other, humility, Luke Terry, Mud Run, obstacle course, Rugged Maniacs, Warrior Dash | Comments Off