Respect the Mountain
We all have limits, and they fluctuate from day to day. One day we feel invincible. We perform well, with courage and strength. The next day, we feel fragile. We are drained, dull, and anxious. I used to think that my attitude could guarantee a high performance every day, but I realize now that each day, countless factors determine my limits. We do not know what our limits are until we go right up to the edge and realize that we are at the end, or perhaps we continue over that edge into the dark place of danger where we […]
Respect the Mountain – Intro
We all have limits, and they fluctuate from day to day. One day we feel invincible. We perform well, with courage and strength. The next day, we feel fragile. We are drained, dull, and anxious. I used to think that my attitude could guarantee a high performance every day, but I realize now that each day, countless factors determine my limits. We do not know what our limits are until we go right up to the edge and realize that we are at the end, or perhaps we continue over that edge into the dark place of danger where we […]
The Perfect Race
Hayward Field is the mecca for track and field in the United States. It is holy ground. More Olympic Trials, U.S. Championships, and NCAA Championships have been held there than any other location in the United States. Twenty world records have been set on this track and countless American records. In 2020, a two-billion-dollar renovation of the facility was completed, initiated by Phil Knight’s 500-million-dollar donation. It has been and will continue to be the place of legends.
I raced at Hayward Field for the first time when I was seven years old. During my youth, I ran at least one […]
Sermon – The Fruitful Garden
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Cloudbreak
One of the best surfing waves in the world is called “Cloudbreak”. It is also one of the most challenging. It is a heavy barreling wave that breaks over a shallow, razor-sharp coral reef. It is located near a heart-shaped island called Tavarua which is part of Fiji. When it is “breaking big”, it has the likeness of a runaway freight train cutting through the pristine waters.
When my wife, Heidi, turned 49, she started planning something special for her 50th birthday. She and her best friend from childhood, Karma, share the same birthday, and had decided to celebrate together. Heidi […]