Enjoy the Journey

Mack, I do the same thing while running. I was just telling my friend the other day that after studying a subject for a while, I'll go out for a long run to write my talk in my mind. Some times it takes me 8 miles, sometimes 20, but it is amazing to me how the combination of running and pondering invites revelation to me.

Running at 10:30 at night isn't so bad, but trying to fall to sleep afterwards is miserable.

Rhett, It's nice to know I'm not the only one who prepares talks that way. I agree, it is a great way to get revelation.

Another thing I sometimes do is to pose a good question to myself right before my run and then spend the entire run pondering it. For example on my sons first day of middle school I spent my early morning run pondering this question "what are the 3 most important things a boy needs in a dad during his years in middle school?" At first not much comes but as a run progresses and I add a little prayer it's amazing to see the ideas that can flow into my mind. Then it is fun to go home and write them in my journal.

There are of course an unlimited number of questions one could ask themselves. This is just one that was particularly meaningful to me.

That's a great idea, I may have to borrow that from you.

Great job on the run and I am sure your talk will be great. I like to deal with my stresses on my run too. And leave them on the run. It does seem alot easier to think about things. Just as long as I am not working speed or tempo. Where my focus is all on paces. You need to post a pic of yourself so we will recognize you at Painters in Jan.:)