Tag Archives: obstacle course

Obstacle Course

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Doc Arnett

Doing a mudrun without any training isn’t the best way to go about it… but it can still be done… if you don’t quit! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged conditioning, exercise, facing life's challenges, Mud Run, mudrun, obstacle course, stamina, testing | Comments Off

When we remember that the goal is getting to the Other Side, we might consider that failing a particular obstacle is not actually failure, just re-direction to an alternate path to success. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Exercise, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged attitude, Conquer the Gauntlet, failure, limitations, mud, Mud Run, obstacle course, obstacle race, strength, success | Comments Off

Paying the Piper

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Doc Arnett

I’m not sure whether it was the four miles of bluff trails or the nearly sixty-two years but either way: it was worth it! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Bonner Springs KS, exercise injuries, Extreme Timber Challenge, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, XTC | Comments Off

The Blessing of Rest

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Doc Arnett

Sometimes play leaves you more exhausted than work. Either way, good rest at the end of a hard day is a wonderful thing! Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise | Tagged Burden Dayz, Burden KS, Jason O'Toole, Mud Run, obstacle course, Randa Arnett, rest, Winfield KS, work | Comments Off

Training Run

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Doc Arnett

A bit of insanity coupled with determination and dedication can be helpful in training for obstacle course/mud runs. And… a bit amusing to casual observers. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Humor, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Conquer the Gauntlet, cross country, mud, Mud Run, obstacle course, outdoor activity, Rugged Maniacs, running, snow, Tough Mudder, training, Warrior Dash, winter | Comments Off

Shining in the Mud

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

I’d love to take my whole church on a mud run; we might become a better church!
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Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged challenge, church, Conquer the Gauntlet, helping each other, humility, Luke Terry, Mud Run, obstacle course, Rugged Maniacs, Warrior Dash | Comments Off

Running the Race

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

It’s a simple fact: when a sixty-year-old man in less than terrific condition runs two 5K cross country obstacle races in one day, there will be pain! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 5K runs, Circle S Ranch, determination, finish the course, fitness, Highland Community College, Mud Run, northeastern Kansas, obstacle course, old guy, perserverance, Scottie Dog Dash, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Kansas City | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged Ben Arnett, family, fun, Mud Run, obstacle course, Sam Arnett, Sara Bynum, togetherness, Warrior Dash, Warrior Dash Texas | Comments Off

Joy in the Mountains-Part II

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Doc Arnett

The starter, not wanting to burden some fit, well-prepared young group, tells me, “Just find a team of three people your age and run with them.” Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged 5K, age, Boone NC, competing, conditioning, Debee Arnett, endurance, Freeda Holladay, Harold Arnett, heaven, Mountaineer Mud Run, Mud Run, obstacle course, Patsy Watson, Paul Arnett, rest, training, youth | Comments Off

A New Path

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Doc Arnett

I never liked running for the sake of conditioning or training or as a means of transportation. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Living, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports | Tagged exercise, jogging, Kentucky, obstacle course, running, St Jude's, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Warrior Dash | Comments Off