I'm really stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to running on Sunday. On the one hand it is the "day of rest" for folks in my religion. What constitutes a day of rest though? I have never seen easy running as more exertive than a Sunday walk is for most. It is a in a big way a great stress relief and renewal for me. Isn't that acceptable? I hate to rationalize this but where do we draw the line between the spirit of the law and the letter of the law? Back in ancient Israel it was forbidden to even prepare one's food on the sabbath!
There came afterwards the higher law of the Savior which superceded all others and in essence embraced the spirit of the law. So somehow I just don't think you can be condemned for appropriately engaging in activities that are wholesome in nature and do not interfere with the atmosphere of the Sabbath day. I don't know, everyone has a different take on this issue. In the meantime with my schedule the way it is it is just virtually impossible to get into higher mileage without compromising recovery. I guess in the end it's all about where it lies in your own personal relationship with the Lord. | 