Tag Archives: physical fitness

Progress Prayer Request

Posted on June 10, 2016 by ehurst

Bottom line: I need a rowing machine because biking is still a very long way off. Rowing is the only way I can engage the aerobic training so important to my general fitness. I’d love to have a kayak or … Continue reading →

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Progress: Energy

Posted on June 2, 2016 by ehurst

I noticed yesterday how my whole leg often retains fluid so that it’s visibly fatter than the other. So I began working on avoiding situations that promoted that kind of swelling. For example, when sitting at my computer I cannot … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Short Loop

Posted on March 31, 2016 by ehurst

Today the ride wasn’t remarkable, just up the Katy Trail to NE 63rd, over to Midwest Boulevard and back home. It was more about taking pictures, but I was rather disappointed as about half my shots were just not worth … Continue reading →

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Orthotics

Posted on November 23, 2015 by ehurst

Just a personal note… I rode my bike to the VA today. I waited a couple of hours in the prosthetics department to be evaluated for some kind of orthotics. This involves measuring my legs for an apparent disparity in … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Giant Loop

Posted on November 18, 2015 by ehurst

I really don’t know how far I rode, but it took 5 hours and my body said it was farther than I’ve ever ridden before. I suppose it felt about like 45 miles. From the apartment complex I headed west … Continue reading →

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Photolog: Stormy Draper Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by ehurst

I’ve reached the point where less is more when it comes to gym time. I’m shifting to twice weekly for that and four days cycling. I’ll tell you it’s all about my calling to the mission, and that I sense … Continue reading →

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Two Year Accountability Post

Posted on July 4, 2014 by ehurst

Two years ago I shared with my readers that God had commanded me to take my physical fitness more seriously, but He didn’t reveal any particular reason for it. The primary justification for sharing was accountability. This image (taken today) … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Sheep

Posted on December 15, 2013 by ehurst

There is no particular virtue in physical fitness. There is virtue in obeying your calling, whatever that includes. The Lord has burdened me with the duty to maximize my physical fitness; it’s a virtue for me. There’s no denying my … Continue reading →

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