So after another day of school and running here I am, reflecting on todays experiences.  It definitely was a good day, the sun was out allowing it to be around 70 today.  I find that when it is sunny and warm the mood around campus is very joyful.  Everyone is outside doing something and it just brings a smile to my face.  That's one thing I love about this state.  Everyone is involved with something athletic, whether it be running, biking, hiking, skating, or whatever else you could possibly want to do outside.  

Well I took this good mood all the way to practice, which was a light steeple workout today.  We did 2x800 with hurdles and the water pit.  They were supposed to be at race pace but Andres wanted to get something faster in to get used to finishing his race.  So we ended up hitting the first one in 2:21 and it felt really good.  I had great water jumps and pretty good hurdles.  Then on our second one we went out slower and tried to finish it as fast as we could.  I was unaware of what was going on so when Andres took off it took me a second to respond.  I once again had good water jumps and decent hurdles and also hit this one in 2:21.  Overall it was a great workout and I felt smooth the whole way.  

Being an easy day I find it a little harder to keep God at the front of the workout.  I sang worship this morning and prayed but it seems like as the day went on I lost that focus.  I really need to work on keeping God first at all times and not just when I think he will help me make it through something.  I need to keep turning to God when things are tough and when things are easy.  Its hard to keep that in mind, that God is by our side during the good and the bad.  I seem to take him for granted when everything is good.  But I'm very greatfull that he loves me even when I take him for granted.  It's awesome to have a relationship with such a loving savior!!!

-Jake Keyser