A few weeks ago I put up a quote on my facebook page that got a lot of interesting responses  from people.  It wasn’t meant to be devisive – just to make me think.

Going to church is to spiritual growth as running is to fitness.

Some responses focused on the discipline required for both.  Others said that running isn’t the “only” way to get in shape and neither was going to church.  One person mentioned that running was an easy way to start working out; it doesn’t require a lot of investment or upfront costs and you can get a lot out of it pretty quickly – just like attending a church.

Is running good for you?  Sure. Can you lose weight and strengthen your cardiovascular system?  Yep, I’ve lost the weight and I can find the reports that say it’s good for me.   Will running make your muscles stronger?  Well…sort of.  What about giving me improved balance? Will running improve my coordination or agility?  What about power?

Running is good.   Going to a church service on a Sunday is good.  Both require other activities to complete you as an athlete and as a person.