The Preaching Augustine

Although we most acknowledge Augustine for his vast writings, he was named an extraordinary preacher in his day. Here is a set from one of his sermons:

Loved is the world: but let [your love] prefer the One by whom the world was made.
Vast is the world: but more vast is the One by whom the world was made.
Beautiful is the world: but more beautiful is the One by whom the world was made.
Alluring is the world: but more alluring is the One by whom the world was made.

(Taken from Thomas Long's Preaching from Memory to Hope)

Strategy

Many people think the only strategy in running is to "go faster than your opponent," but there really is more. Here's a helpful pointer for a race day advantage.

Swimming Hurts

I've been getting ready for my first triathlon. It's a sprint distance, the shortest course possible (500 meter swim, 13.5 mile bike ride, and a 5K). In other words, you have to go fast. I'm comfortable riding a bike and I'm most comfortable pounding the pavement, but this swimming thing is kicking my tail! I love swimming as long as it is at a nice SLOW pace, but when I push the tempo it reminds of how weak I am. The breathing is weird, my heart starts pounding its way out of my chest, my arms cry... it hurts - and it hurts in a different way then running and cycling. I've grown to appreciate swimmers more!

My goal... suffer through the swim, embarrass myself slightly, and then go all out on the bike and sneakers. Any swimming tips?