Topic: Track and Field Culture

  • The Personal Record

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    In track and field, the most honest opponent you face is your previous self. A devotional about the personal record and what it means to compete against who you were.

  • False Start

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    The race ended before it started. A devotional for the athlete who was disqualified before they had a chance to compete.

  • The Invisible Athletes

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    The throwers, jumpers, and vaulters train for a moment that happens in a corner of the stadium while everyone watches the track. A devotional for the invisible athletes.

  • The Relay

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    Four athletes. One baton. The handoff happens in a window measured in meters and fractions of seconds. A devotional about what the relay demands from a team.

  • Weather, Surface, and Things You Cannot Control

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    Wind, rain, surface, heat. Track and field happens outdoors and the conditions are not consulted. A devotional about competing fully in what you cannot control.