Hey guys,
Sorry for the lengthy delay in posts. Training camp was crazy. I really didn’t have much time to catch my breath let alone blog but more on that later. Also, I regret, that I wasn’t able to post at all last week but I had some health concerns early in the week (which are cleared up now), and then my homework had piled up which took even more time out of my week. So, without further delay, here is my training camp blog (but please don’t get too excited because I will be intentionally vague in my description as to not spoil training camp surprises for future racers.)
First we’ll start with a note on what I learned about blogging. Four times a week is far too much. So, instead I will try to make longer less frequent posts. However, I will still focus on the four things discussed in my earlier blog.
Now, to training camp! To be honest, it was longest and worst week of my life. I have never been that tired and hungry. The funny thing is I actually mean that in a good way. Kind of like two-a-day football practices, I feel closer to my squad and team now that we have gone through trying times together. It’s weird how the hardest moments in life seem to be where team bonds form the strongest. It amazes me that after a week, a person could consider another person one of his best friends, but that’s exactly what happened to me and my team.
Along with growing closer to people, I also feel like I grew closer to God through the experience. In particular, one thing I am currently growing in is how to be honest with God. I often feel that since God has given me so much in my life, I don’t deserve to go to Him with requests and that if I ever get angry with God, I am ungrateful. This however could not be farther from the truth. God presents himself as a father to us and desires to have a relationship with us. Like any healthy relationship, this one should include honesty and anger as well as joy and happiness. This is something I struggle mightily with which is really ridiculous because God is a big guy. I think he can handle my anger. Also, I want God to have control over all parts of my life, not just the sunshiny parts. Please be praying for me in this struggle and I’d also encourage all of you to try to be more honest with God this week as well!
Talk soon,
Chance
