Tag Archives: running

God cares about running shoes

Posted on June 20, 2016 by joeacast

I’m currently in the process of recovering from knee surgery and slowly getting back out on the streets and sidewalks of Kalkaska, building up my walking (and soon, running!) stamina. Before surgery I was walking 3-4 miles, several times a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a half-marathon (Mile 13)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by joeacast

Crossing the finish line of my first half-marathon was a thrilling event. I don’t know how to put it into words, but there was something very special about coming down the last stretch of road and stepping over the curb … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a half-marathon: Miles 10-12

Posted on October 9, 2014 by joeacast

Every long-distance runner I’ve talked to knows what’s next. Even some top level runners who helped me prepare for the race told me to be aware of it. Facing it is daunting, yet it’s so common that it’s a regular euphemism … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a half-marathon (Miles 7-9)

Posted on October 8, 2014 by joeacast

In miles 1-3 Traci and I experienced the energy of the start. In miles 4-6 we enjoyed the encouragement of finding our pace. But in miles 7-9 we discovered the hard work of plugging along. Running a half-marathon is hard … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a half-marathon (miles 4-6)

Posted on October 7, 2014 by joeacast

(This is part 2 of a 5-part series. If you’d like to start at the beginning, click HERE) [Therefore] …let us encourage each other, and all the more, as you see the day approaching…” After the big start to our … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a half-marathon, (miles 1-3)

Posted on October 6, 2014 by joeacast

Yesterday, Traci and I completed 7 months of training and preparation by running our first half-marathon — 13.1 miles in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Marathon event. We joined nearly 400 runners (150 full marathoners, 250 half-marathoners) on the very hilly … Continue reading →

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Where will you be in five weeks?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by joeacast

A few weeks ago I was lamenting one of my weekly runs to a friend who has been a running adviser for me. He’s run a full marathon in the past and has been a big help in getting me … Continue reading →

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How to remember a day

Posted on July 28, 2014 by joeacast

Take a moment to think back yesterday. What happened yesterday that really sticks out in your mind? Go back two days, and try to compile your memories from two days ago. How about a week ago? What do you remember … Continue reading →

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Hi: My name is Joe and I’m a quitter.

Posted on June 11, 2014 by joeacast

If you could hear the thoughts bouncing around in my head while I’m running, I’m pretty sure you’d demand immediate psychiatric evaluation. It’s crazy what goes on in my brain as I train for my October half-marathon, and one thing … Continue reading →

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I’m half-way dead…what now?

Posted on May 24, 2014 by joeacast

It has finally happened…I’m turning 40. I remember when I used to think 40 was old, now it definitely seems less old than I used to think. I remember when my oldest brother turned 40, nine years ago, and I … Continue reading →

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