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Did my long run in the morning. It was hard on me! It was a very hilly run and the wind was nasty. I swear it was in my face the entire time both out and back. Not sure how that works but it sure seemed that way. Don't know how many mph it was but it was strong enough that the little political signs on peoples yards were bent nearly completely over.

I decide to cope with it in three ways: 1. Not complain because I think the people in Arizona run in this kind of stuff all the time. 2. See it as a toughening experience that will pay off on race day. If race day is windy, I'll be used to it. If it's not, it will feel easy. 3. I spent the last couple miles chanting over and over something to the effect of "why don't I stop? For no other reason than I am too tough to stop."

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From DonGardinero on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 18:22:25 from 75.162.179.165

Nice job in windy conditions.

I'm training for the Utah Valley Marathon in June, what is your next race?

From Little Bad Legs on Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 19:59:31 from 67.170.153.203

The wind has been a little rough lately, eh?

I see you're from Oregon. Where abouts? I live in Tualatin, just outside of Portland. Perhaps we'll see each other at future races.

From Rhett on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 12:43:10 from 74.41.249.102

Mack you are too tough to stop. I'm impressed that you were out running with such a busy weekend coming up.

I just wanted to share with you my experience in sacrament mtg on Sunday. During the sacrament I reached down and grabbed my scriptures and opened to Luke 22 to read about the Last Supper. I never read the scriptures during the sacrament but for some reason did. As I was reading I read the verse where the Savior says to Peter "When though art converted; Strenghten thy brotheren." It hit me pretty hard that Peter who was about to become the leader of the church and had probably spent more time with the Savior than anyone had to become even more converted. This became my topic for my talk (which was really close to what I wanted to talk about anyways). It was one of the experiences where the person giving the talk was taught more than anyone listening feeling like the words I spoke were not mine, but coming from the spirit. I testimony of the divinity of the Savior and His redeeming love for everyone was magnified a lot.

Anyways, I just wanted to share my experience and would love to hear any highlights about your stake conf.

From Mack on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 20:10:54 from 71.111.186.66

Thanks for sharing your experience Rhett. It is really neat when the spirit works like that. Wow, and just minutes before your talk too. Nice that you were open to it and willing to alter your talk to follow the spirit.

Our Stake Conf was great! The spirit was there in rich abundance, especially at the Saturday evening session which always seems to be the case.

I always knew you were a great runner, now I'm starting to realize you are just as great spiritually too.

From Smooth on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 23:21:47 from 174.23.172.155

GOOD JOB putting in a long run before busy Stake Conference. I am happy to hear that it went well and the spirit was present and abundant. I agree that the Sat. evening session seems to be more special perhaps those who come are "cream of the crop". I always enjoy that session better. We have 15 units in our stake so we meet in different buildings with satelite feed from the Stake Center. But the Sat. one is less crowded and more intimate.

Have a GREAT week!

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