Hey everyone. Hope everyone is doing well and having a nice day off!
State Qualifiers is tomorrow! I'm running the 1600. I can't Wait to show what I can do and where I have come in my training. I know if I run with God then He will give me the strength to make a dream a reality.
Lord, my God, bless everyone running. Believe in yourself and more importantly thank God for giving you the chance at this opportunity. For without him life would mean nothing. God has a plan. Whatever happens it is not because God does or does not love you (because He loves all of his children!) See it as His plan for you. Usually the things that seem disappointing is a blessing in disguise. God is either trying to save you form a greater hurt or teach to you earn what you want. He is trying to make you a stronger person. God plays such a huge role in my life and I don't know where I would be without Him to talk to and guide me. I know my plan for tomorrow. Do my best and leave my fait in God hands because He will show me the way.
Lord, my God, help me to do the best that I can, protect me from injury and lead me into victory. Amen.
Here is a thought I was thinking of earlier to leave you with....
There are three things you can't get back in life; time, opportunity and unspoken words.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
So I hope everyone reading is having a great week!
Yesterday was a great day! My run went awesome! Then for dinner I made beef stroganoff which was a little taste of Heaven I believe. Today I just did an easier run since my legs are beat up. I really went hard yesterday so it felt nice to run by myself in the rain! I love running is the rain. Ethan is making us dinner tonight so that should be fun. Also my Ucle sent my retainers that I left at his house when I was visiting last week...which was a blast by the way. So im glad they are here so my teeth do nto move around hahaha.
Other than that not much has been going on really.
A quote to keep you true to who God made you to be...
All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which I, and only I, could answer. It took me a long time and much painful boomeranging of my expectations to achieve a realization everyone else appears to have been born with: that I am nobody but myself.
Yesterday was a great day! My run went awesome! Then for dinner I made beef stroganoff which was a little taste of Heaven I believe. Today I just did an easier run since my legs are beat up. I really went hard yesterday so it felt nice to run by myself in the rain! I love running is the rain. Ethan is making us dinner tonight so that should be fun. Also my Ucle sent my retainers that I left at his house when I was visiting last week...which was a blast by the way. So im glad they are here so my teeth do nto move around hahaha.
Other than that not much has been going on really.
A quote to keep you true to who God made you to be...
All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which I, and only I, could answer. It took me a long time and much painful boomeranging of my expectations to achieve a realization everyone else appears to have been born with: that I am nobody but myself.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sectionals
Hey everyone. Just getting in a post before I leave. I;m going off to visit UNH the next few days.
Se had sectionals last night! I was in the 3200,1000 and 1600.
First in the 3200 it was a pretty easy win. I stayed in second until one lap to go. I ran 10:19.
*Just a side note...I stayed there and clapped and shook hands with everyone as they finished the race. I think that is important to do.
Then I was so nervous for the 1000 it wasn't even funny. As we approached the line, I closed my eyes and got on my knees to ask God to help me do the best that I can, protect me from injury and lead me into victory. The early pace (first lap) was pretty slow(32 seconds). Instinct took over and I just went for it. Running out in front I ran 32,31,31,31,31 for a 2:36! Brandon was right behind me and did awesome. After talking with the newspaper reporter I put my success on God of course but also my family, friends (I said especially the Champlins) because they ALWAYS support me! I said with such a strong support system at home and in the rest of my life, God as my guider, and the want to run nearly 100 miles per week, it's inevitable to achieve my goals.
At the start of the 1600 I was just really tired and didn't feel much like racing. I wanted to go as slow as possible early on. We split 2:21 through 800 then 2:10 for the second 800. Brandon took over the race about three laps in which was gutsy on his part to really start to push. I took over with 400 to go and ran 62 for my last 400.
It feels so great to be able to come back and do that tri-victory again. I've really been working hard this winter training physically obviously but really working on mental and spiritual training.
Everyone did great. Just want to thank my parents/family, the Champlins (who are basically like family) and God who gave me the courage to make a dream a reality!
God Bless and be who God made you to be!
-Brian
Se had sectionals last night! I was in the 3200,1000 and 1600.
First in the 3200 it was a pretty easy win. I stayed in second until one lap to go. I ran 10:19.
*Just a side note...I stayed there and clapped and shook hands with everyone as they finished the race. I think that is important to do.
Then I was so nervous for the 1000 it wasn't even funny. As we approached the line, I closed my eyes and got on my knees to ask God to help me do the best that I can, protect me from injury and lead me into victory. The early pace (first lap) was pretty slow(32 seconds). Instinct took over and I just went for it. Running out in front I ran 32,31,31,31,31 for a 2:36! Brandon was right behind me and did awesome. After talking with the newspaper reporter I put my success on God of course but also my family, friends (I said especially the Champlins) because they ALWAYS support me! I said with such a strong support system at home and in the rest of my life, God as my guider, and the want to run nearly 100 miles per week, it's inevitable to achieve my goals.
At the start of the 1600 I was just really tired and didn't feel much like racing. I wanted to go as slow as possible early on. We split 2:21 through 800 then 2:10 for the second 800. Brandon took over the race about three laps in which was gutsy on his part to really start to push. I took over with 400 to go and ran 62 for my last 400.
It feels so great to be able to come back and do that tri-victory again. I've really been working hard this winter training physically obviously but really working on mental and spiritual training.
Everyone did great. Just want to thank my parents/family, the Champlins (who are basically like family) and God who gave me the courage to make a dream a reality!
God Bless and be who God made you to be!
-Brian
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Power of God
Last night I was doing another easy run in preparation for tomorrows race...let ma back up...last year I injured (insert big word) basically something near the upper part of my tibia. Since I am too stubborn to take much time off it got a micro fracture and healed...w/o having to stop running. The muscle/tendon/w.e was too hurt so no pressure could go on it so the pressure went on my tibia instead. Did I listen to my body? Of course not.
So it has still all messed up down there since then. Anyhow, I was running last night and it started hurting so much I couldn't walk on it. Damn I though it finally broke. So I stopped and got on my knees and prayed to God. Asking Him why He would allow this to happen to me. I told Him I accept whatever reason it is because I know He has His reasons. I am a firm believe that everything...no matter how horrible it seems...there is a reason for it...and is usually saving you from a worse hurt. When I was done and THANKING Him for saving me from a greater moment of sadness instead of cursing on His decision, the thought came to mind that I have scoliosis. "yeah I know" i said aloud after the thought crossed my mind. As I stood, there was a nice pop in my hips. "Ooohh YES!" I said on my way to my brother. "Crack my hips please." Ethan, who is going to be a doctor of PT knows how to do this. "OUCHHHH" Most painful crack of my life. My scoliosis cause my hips to shift out of place and with that comes pressure on my lower joints...especially the knee! I gave it a rest for the night and went on with my pain free run this morning!
God sure does work in strange ways. He tests your Faith. Mine was (is) strong and I am fine. When God tests your Faith how will you react?
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine, after the rain.... Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall; But God's always ready, to answer your call..... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, a word from His lips, can calm every fear... Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night, But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light... The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you His grace, and send you His love...
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage!
Indoor Track 2010 Sectionals!
So it has still all messed up down there since then. Anyhow, I was running last night and it started hurting so much I couldn't walk on it. Damn I though it finally broke. So I stopped and got on my knees and prayed to God. Asking Him why He would allow this to happen to me. I told Him I accept whatever reason it is because I know He has His reasons. I am a firm believe that everything...no matter how horrible it seems...there is a reason for it...and is usually saving you from a worse hurt. When I was done and THANKING Him for saving me from a greater moment of sadness instead of cursing on His decision, the thought came to mind that I have scoliosis. "yeah I know" i said aloud after the thought crossed my mind. As I stood, there was a nice pop in my hips. "Ooohh YES!" I said on my way to my brother. "Crack my hips please." Ethan, who is going to be a doctor of PT knows how to do this. "OUCHHHH" Most painful crack of my life. My scoliosis cause my hips to shift out of place and with that comes pressure on my lower joints...especially the knee! I gave it a rest for the night and went on with my pain free run this morning!
God sure does work in strange ways. He tests your Faith. Mine was (is) strong and I am fine. When God tests your Faith how will you react?
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine, after the rain.... Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall; But God's always ready, to answer your call..... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, a word from His lips, can calm every fear... Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night, But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light... The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you His grace, and send you His love...
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage!
Indoor Track 2010 Sectionals!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sectionals, Marathons, Electric scooters and Nationals
So life has been crazy lately with school and running and all.
Sectionals is Ash Wednesday! EVERYONE should go to Mass and get your Ashes! I know I will be there. 1600/1000/3200 triple FTW !!!
I sold my other guitar so thats good. I'm still selling the snare drum...I'm probably going to put it on Craigs list...unless anyone else has a better idea??It would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm seeling this sit-down electtic scooter if anyone has a younger bro/sis/cousin w/e that might want it. It goes a solid 22 MPH on flat ground. It's super nice but now that I have a new car...well...ya know...
Also, I'm running the 5,000 at Nike Indoor Nationals. So I'm super excited about that! AND AND AND I'm signed up for my first MARATHON! It's June 13th (the day after State lol) up in Lake Placid! OMG I can hardly wait.
So thats about all thats new. Just been doing some easy running to get ready for Wednesday. I'll def post about how it goes(unless it goes bad hahaha)
Hope everyone is having a great break!
God Bless and be yourself!
-Brian
Sectionals is Ash Wednesday! EVERYONE should go to Mass and get your Ashes! I know I will be there. 1600/1000/3200 triple FTW !!!
I sold my other guitar so thats good. I'm still selling the snare drum...I'm probably going to put it on Craigs list...unless anyone else has a better idea??It would be greatly appreciated. Also, I'm seeling this sit-down electtic scooter if anyone has a younger bro/sis/cousin w/e that might want it. It goes a solid 22 MPH on flat ground. It's super nice but now that I have a new car...well...ya know...
Also, I'm running the 5,000 at Nike Indoor Nationals. So I'm super excited about that! AND AND AND I'm signed up for my first MARATHON! It's June 13th (the day after State lol) up in Lake Placid! OMG I can hardly wait.
So thats about all thats new. Just been doing some easy running to get ready for Wednesday. I'll def post about how it goes(unless it goes bad hahaha)
Hope everyone is having a great break!
God Bless and be yourself!
-Brian
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