tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post113504355750345742..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Can long runs bring you closer to God?Scott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-63953648885110018962020-07-14T15:48:30.042-07:002020-07-14T15:48:30.042-07:00It is funny to find you in 2020, but these truths ...It is funny to find you in 2020, but these truths stand the test of time. At 53, I have come to see trail running as an outward spiritual journey. Finding one's footing, literally and spiritually.Andrew Kinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05256244682392496969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1135631330494273212005-12-26T13:08:00.000-08:002005-12-26T13:08:00.000-08:00A very topical book I just finished addresses this...A very topical book I just finished addresses this issue quite well - Playing in the Zone: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Sport. While it may not speak specifically of God, or Jesus handing you the baton, it possesses the best descriptions of what I experience on the trail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1135280285205138232005-12-22T11:38:00.000-08:002005-12-22T11:38:00.000-08:00Hi there Great post. I tryed to write about the s...Hi there <BR/><BR/>Great post. I tryed to write about the same kind of thing the other day. Its very hard to explain.. <BR/><BR/>Cheers. <BR/><BR/>Rice.Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683643051357184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1135274741678787072005-12-22T10:05:00.000-08:002005-12-22T10:05:00.000-08:00It looks like the Salem News only keeps a few days...It looks like the Salem News only keeps a few days of info up on their site, and they took down the story. I'll see if I can get a copy...<BR/><BR/>Sorry about that.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1135259751193047222005-12-22T05:55:00.000-08:002005-12-22T05:55:00.000-08:00I also find this topic very interesting. I wanted ...I also find this topic very interesting. I wanted to read the article you mentioned, but the link didn't take me to it.<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping that everyone finds the time this holiday season to get in some of those quality spiritual runs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1135122399017968412005-12-20T15:46:00.000-08:002005-12-20T15:46:00.000-08:00I think there is a lot of truth to feeling more sp...I think there is a lot of truth to feeling more spiritual while running - closer to God or whatever your higher power may be.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, that figurine cracks me up every time I see it. Oh my goodness.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1135109337013452092005-12-20T12:08:00.000-08:002005-12-20T12:08:00.000-08:00I've always found that running 40 miles or further...I've always found that running 40 miles or further is more of a spiritual experience than a physical one.<BR/>The type of spiritual experience that you have is usually based upon your belief system or upbringing.Ben, aka BadBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686400413182985272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1135043946079421102005-12-19T17:59:00.000-08:002005-12-19T17:59:00.000-08:00Looks like Jesus could use some Injinji socks with...Looks like Jesus could use some Injinji socks with those shoes. Maybe a tsak too? 8^DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com