Tag Archives: Warrior Dash

Running the Race

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s a simple fact: when a sixty-year-old man in less than terrific condition runs two 5K cross country obstacle races in one day, there will be pain! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 5K runs, Circle S Ranch, determination, finish the course, fitness, Highland Community College, Mud Run, northeastern Kansas, obstacle course, old guy, perserverance, Scottie Dog Dash, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Kansas City | Comments Off

Better by Degrees

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Doc Arnett

How muddy do you have to be when an old farm pond seems to offer improvement? Pretty darn muddy! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged clean, cleaning up, getting clean, Mud Run, muddy, pond, Rocky Hills Ranch, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ben Arnett, family, fun, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, Sara Bynum, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

Mountaineer Mud Run

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Doc Arnett

We are doing this to celebrate Freeda’s survival, to enjoy the blessings of family and to honor the memory of a man more inclined to deal with whatever life dished out rather than to sit around feeling sorry for himself. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Boone NC, Charlie Arnett, Debee Arnett, Freeda Holladay, Harold Arnett, Mountaineer Mud Run, Mud Run, Patsy Watson, Paul Arnett, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

A Small Triumph

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Doc Arnett

It is the day of the Warrior Dash, another hot day in late June in central Kentucky. For the last six weeks, there hasn’t been a night that I have not awakened, thinking about this event. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Family, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged cross country, exercise, family, heat, Kentucky, middle age fitness, preparation, racing, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

Stamina

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Doc Arnett

On a Friday afternoon in June, preparing for the Warrior Dash, I pull on my running togs and head out the door. It is cloudy with no wind, two factors that are definitely in my favor, at least for the short term. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Blair, Doniphan County, endurance, jogging, Kansas, preparation, running, spiritual endurance, stamina, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

A New Path

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Doc Arnett

I never liked running for the sake of conditioning or training or as a means of transportation. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged exercise, jogging, Kentucky, obstacle course, running, St Jude's, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Warrior Dash | Comments Off