May Running Never End

I do trail running at least once a week; specifically the Griffith Park trails.  The best time is usually immediately after work if I'm not going to jiu-jitsu or have ministry meetings.  I feel so blessed and fortunate each time I run the trails because of the opportunity to run and breathe (alluding to my previous lung failures) and the opportunity to clear my head.  The thing about trail running is that when you are going up, it's so difficult that it's impossible to focus on anything else except what's right in front of you.  If you aren't in the moment, then you will most likely trip on rocks, hurt your legs, or even run off the mountain edge.  This complete immersion allows me to thing clearly when I reach the top.  Just like each of our journeys, their are countless turns, bushes blocking our view, downhills, uphills, rocks, snakes, poop waiting to be stepped on, and countless obstacles.  But in the end you are always rewarded by an amazing view and the realization of how small you are.  Life is like a trail run.  This is especially the case if you are a believer because at the end we have heaven to look forward to...and it will be the ultimate view.  Thank you God for the opportunities to run.  Thank you for nature.  Thank you for Griffith Park and its amazing access and views of all segments of Los Angeles.


Reading Materials

I noticed during breaks at work, one of my coworker is always waiting on me to finish my reading material.  Noticing that he was waiting a lot, I recommended that he pick up a subscription and read with me.  I then told him of what my reading life looks like, and I felt it would be good to write it down here just in case I lose track in the future and forget what reading materials I like.  Or maybe I might be interested 10 years down the line to see what I was reading in my early 20's.

Daily:
1. Bible
2. Wall Street Journal (print subscription)
3. A novel of choice
4. New York Times (online)
5. Blogs (Christian, jiu-jitsu, Navy)

Weekly:
1. The Economist (print sub)

Quarterly/Monthly:
1. National Geographic (print sub)
2. Sierra Insider (print sub)
3. UCLA Magazine (print sub)

Just realized a good portion of my days are spent reading.  I hope this never stops when I grow older.