Fighting the Urge to Just Go Back to Bed

ByTim Nolte January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Today was one of those mornings where after the alarm went off I ended spending the next 15 minutes debating with myself whether I should get ready to go run or just go back to bed and get some more sleep. I’m happy to say that running won today. #HWI #RiverBankRun #Run4Water #WhyIRun

Help bring the hope of clean water: https://timn.me/2020HWI

I will say that probably what pushed me to get out there was happening to read the challenge from the Twitter Running group I saw posted on Strava.

When you’ve been running solo for a year after enjoying running with people regularly for a few years prior it takes a lot more motivation to keep it going. I’d like to say that raising money for clean water was enough, but this has been a challenging fund raising year as well. When it doesn’t feel like your running is really making a difference it’s also hard to want to get out there and get some more miles in.

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Featured / Running

Even When Away, And Things May Be Not Working, You Can Still Run

ByTim Nolte May 31, 2021May 31, 2021

It turned out to be a run where I just had to gauge my distance based on how much time it might take me to get to the half way mark. According to Google Maps I went father than I needed to. #HWI #Run4Water #WhyIRun #KCC #GRHalfMarathon

Featured / Running / Sierra Leone

Running The 2018 Grand Rapids Marathon for Clean Water

ByTim Nolte September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

This past Saturday I completed an 18 mile training run for the 2018 #GRMarathon in an effort to raise money for wells in Africa. Would you consider partnering with me? Donate Now – https://timn.me/2t9D4ne I’m about $350 away from hitting the $1000 mark, with another $1000 to go to hit my goal. Someone has stepped up to match all the money raised which means your gift will be doubled. #Run4Water #SierraLeone #Africa #CleanWater

Daily Thoughts / Devotions/Studies / Featured / Parenting

Devotions For Sacred Parenting – Day 2: The Right Person for the Job

ByTim Nolte September 29, 2018September 29, 2018

“God designed your children, and he placed them in your care…You are the right person for the job, because God himself has assigned you the task. And he is committed to seeing you through.” – Devotions for Sacred Parenting by Gary L. Thomas

#Parenting #doubts #confidence #Romans

Health / Running

Bringing It Back Inside, Thanks Mr Weather

ByTim Nolte April 20, 2017

Had to bring things back inside this morning. I did have to think twice about it given that at the moment I was getting ready it wasn’t actually raining. Given the entire morning called for rain I opted not to get caught in it this time. Hope I can be back outside tomorrow. https://www.endomondo.com/users/7182108/workouts/908622333

Daily Thoughts / Devotions/Studies / Featured

God Doesn’t Change And Always Follows Through On His Promises

ByTim Nolte April 23, 2018

Featured / Running

5K+ Christmas Morning Training Run

ByTim Nolte December 25, 2018

After opening presents with the kids, and helping them get their gifts ready to play with, I headed out for a short Christmas run. I pushed it a bit as I wanted to make sure I wasn’t gone from the family too long. The kids were up before 5am this morning so it was good that I didn’t chance it and try to hey my run in before they woke up. I’m thankful for how God has blessed our family. I’m looking forward to more of a joy filled day. I pray that no matter what the situation any of us are facing this Christmas that we can all still have joy and thankfulness for the greatest gift we have received in Jesus Christ. #HWI…