RunninRev Writings
On A Long Run
The primary blog spot for Andrew. Read about thoughts that come to his mind in relation to faith, self-care, or running.
Olympic Trials Preview
Try Something Different As I dive more heavily into the running space, I love the thought of commentating on big things happening in the running world. Back when I was in grad school, I actually (very briefly) wrote for a sports blog, specifically about College...
Make Every Mile Count
On the Run Lately, my running has been going really well (or at least that is my perception of it). Obviously not every run is a great run, but even when I am struggling with a run, the grace I offer myself, has led me to feeling really good. However, something this...
Running Together: Building a Strong Community of Runners in Your Local Area
Introduction Community is inherently difficult. It is something that takes care, attention, and commitment. It is very hard to not only foster a sense of community, but it is really difficult to even just begin to imagine what a community can be when it doesn’t exist....
2023 on The Run: The Highs and The Lows
What a year on the run. 2023 was filled with some awesome highs and some terrible lows. Check it out, and join me on the run in 2024.
For the Joy of Running: Building Community
When I came back to Hampton Roads I wasn’t sure what to expect from the running community. However, I found an uplifting place to get involved.
Wicked Weird Running: A Much Needed Mental Reset
It was a weird week leading to my running of the J&A Racing Wicked 10k. However, sometimes the weirdness of things that happen is just the reset we need.
Moving in God’s Creation: Reflections from a Soul-Care Retreat
Walking as a spiritual movement can be a great gift. I invite you to walk at your own pace, engage as you wish, and connect with God’s creation. Embrace the joy of movement and the sense of renewal that comes with it. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and let the spirit within guide your steps.
Putting the FE in Iron: A Life and Running Update
Aside from my physical injury history, extensive but most self-inflicted, I feel like I have led a mostly healthy life. The primary disorders I experience are typically mental in nature (ie. Anxiety and ADHD). However, I have always been very attuned to how the body...
Fall in Love with Running
Fall is my favorite season of the year. I am a cooler weather runner, and if you have ever seen me running around or a picture of me post-run you may realize why. As a heavy sweater, running in warmer temps is the worst. When the temperature and the dew point are high...
My Daughter and The World Cup: Seeing is Believing
I Love Sports I just wrapped up watching the Women’s World Cup, and it was an awesome World Cup (despite the United States getting bounced in the Round of 16). However, the best part of this whole tournament was that it was something that I shared with my daughter....
The Busyness of Burnout: Need Renewal – Struggling to Relax
Burnout is a real thing. Made worse by the innate nature of busyness in our society. Even when we get time off we struggle to disconnect. How can we be better?
Pastoral Transitions 4: Addressing Emotions
In the final article of this series, we look at how we can address emotions in a healthy way through this process.
Andrew Ware
Pastor, Advocate, Coach
Andrew is a pastor in the United Methodist Church serving Beech Grove UMC in Suffolk, Va. He is also an advocate for clergy health and helping clergy avoid burnout. Equally important, Andrew leads churches to recognize their roles in God’s Kingdom as beacons of hope and grace in the world. Andrew advocates for self-care and self-worth as manners of living into the Great Commandments.