Today’s video is quite inspiring. I had to watch it more than once. It is from the 2016 Paralympic Games.
Each runner is blind and is accompanied by a sighted partner. I struggle to imagine running full speed without sight. It’s hard enough with it.
I could not help but think of a dozen word pictures this action displays for us. In our daily walk with God. In our lonely struggle as writers. As a community that is here to help and support one another. Truly extraordinary.
I started the video in the middle because the first half shows an unfortunate disqualification event (a runner jumped the gun).
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Wow. Absolutely amazing. What a close relationship they must have to be able to run that fast, hand in hand, stride for stride. Thanks for sharing.
So many analogies to our walk with God. The runner is completely dependent on her guide, and to run all-out like that, she must have absolute trust in her guide. Plenty to meditate on in that short clip. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing! Just amazing!
Thank you for sharing.
I’ve always thought of running as a metaphor for a life of faith. This video took it to another dimension.
Truly inspiring. Thanks and God bess you, Steve!
Thanks and God bless you Steve!
Wow! Thanks for sharing this.
This is absolutely fascinating! I have never seen anything like this and, you’re right, Steve. The paralleles that can be drawn from this are numerous. I struggle to understand how the two can run in such synchronous stride. Consider the challenges of a three-legged race. Yet, the sprinters seem unimpaired by being bound to the guide runner.
Thank you for sharing this. I’m truly amazed!
Ugh! Please excuse the gross typo. I was so excited my fingers got ahead of my brain…
Incredible!
Wow! That was amazing!!!
The special Ed director at our local public school had a buddy who used to down hill ski and he was blind. He skied with a partner who didn’t touch him but would just shout out about the obstacles that were approaching. The problem, he was faster than his helpers and sometimes just left them behind, ahhhhh!