Sunday, June 28, 2009

Rushing Wind



Rushing wind blow through this temple,

Blowing out the dust within,

Come and breathe your breath upon me,

I've been born again.


Holy Spirit, I surrender, take me where you want to go,

Plant me by your living water,

Plant me deep so I can grow.


Jesus, you’re the one, who sets my spirit free,

Use me Lord, glorify, your Holy Name through me.


Separate me from this world Lord.

Sanctify my life for you.

Daily change me to your image,

Help me bear good fruit.


Every day you're drawing closer.

Trials come to test my faith.

But when all is said and done Lord,

You know, it was worth the wait.


Jesus, you’re the one, who set my spirit free,

Use me Lord, glorify, your Holy Name through me.


Rushing wind blow through this temple,

Blowing out the dust within,

Come and breathe your breath upon me,

For I've been born again.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Bad Back

I somehow put out my back...woke up yesterday and could hardly walk. I was SO hoping it would be better today...for my 9 miler. Nope...still having bad muscle spasms and lower back pain.

I'm frustrated. I haven't had any back issues since about 3 years ago. I thought this was over.

I'm frustrated because NOW I have missed 2 runs this week. I know I have to heal...and I know that I can't run like this (that would be quite the sight, I'm sure!). But I'm restless now.

And I'm frustrated because I have no idea what I did to aggravate an old problem. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr...

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

yuck

I had an awful run today. Yesterday I noticed I had a blister on my left heel...I got it while walking with my son in his stroller. I had my running shoes on...shouldn't have developed a blister but I did. Anyway, I did what I always do for blisters...popped it carefully, drained it and covered it with a band-aid and moleskin. I took extra moleskin on my run, just in case I needed it. I did...and it didn't help. My heel hurts so much now that I'm just irritated by it. I noticed a blister under my big toe on my right foot after my run today, too. My shoes are about 400 miles in...break in period is over and they are definitely not ready for retirement yet! At least I don't think they are. I've had some issues overall since getting these shoes...shin pain, calf pain, now blisters. Maybe they just aren't the correct shoe for me. I really need to go have myself analyzed at a good shoe store sometime.

Anyway, I was about 4 miles into my 5.5 mile run today when the drizzle that had been tolerable turned into a steady, heavier rain. I was pretty soaked when I got home. Soaked, achy feet, a cold shower (long story...ugh...)...

...and now I am SO tired! I can't wake up. I feel like I should just go to bed.

I don't know what's going on, but I have to say this was one of the worst runs I've had in months. I just feel very yucky now.

Teagan Riley Clark