Authorjeff_polen

Husband, father, son, musicianary, preacher, singer, songwriter, trainer, and desperate follower of Jesus Christ. That's me.

Posted May 12, 20184 Comments Uncategorized

#5kMay2018 Day 12

It seems like we have been traveling a lot during this year’s “5k Every Day in the Month of May”. Last night Jodi and I went to the Sight & … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 12

Posted May 11, 20188 Comments #5kMay2018

Last night Jodi and I drove to Pittsburgh, PA to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. We stayed in a hotel downtown and walked the streets to enjoy the sights and … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 11

Posted May 10, 20186 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 10

This is a special day for me! I was awakened this morning by the love of my life asking me if I wanted to join her on a run. Today … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 10

Posted May 9, 20188 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 9

It was just too beautiful today for only 1 run. I started my day with an early morning 5k around Apple Creek, OH with my bride. We did a slight … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 9

Posted May 8, 201852 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 8

We have officially made it to week 2 of “5k Every Day in the Month of May 2018!!” If you are still with me for the challenge, go ahead and … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 8

Posted May 8, 20181 Comment #Record&Release2018

I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD – April 2018 R&R

I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD is a song that I wrote while reading through Exodus and realizing that God uses a lot of wedding language. The whole idea of … Continue Reading I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD – April 2018 R&R

Posted May 8, 2018 #Record&Release2018

HOW COULD IT BE? – March 2018 R&R

Okay, so this song is being released in May… the recording was also started several years ago. What seems like a long, long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away), … Continue Reading HOW COULD IT BE? – March 2018 R&R

Posted May 7, 20184 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 7

I am feeling the effects of spending the last week on the road. This bro is feeling tired today. I was able to get a nice, smooth 5k in around … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 7

Posted May 6, 20183 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 6

With a full day ahead, Jodi and I decided it would be best to wake up and run our daily 5k before church. I think it was good for her … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 6

Posted May 5, 20188 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 5

This morning I had an epic Daddy / Daughter Date in Fredericksburg, OH. Piper and I ran the “Trot on the Trail” 5k together. She was awesome! She ran the … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 5

Posted May 4, 20188 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 4

We finally made it back home! I was able to get a nice, smooth 5k in when I woke up this morning in Troy, IL. I ran 3.26 miles in 25 minutes … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 4

Posted May 3, 20186 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 3

Our fun in Oklahoma is done for now. Knowing we were heading out first thing in the morning (well, as “first thing” as you can be with five kids age … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 3

Posted May 2, 201810 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 2

Another day, another state, another 5k… We woke up this morning in beautiful Weatherford, OK. We are staying at a hotel right on historic Route 66, which is pretty cool! … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 2

Posted May 1, 201823 Comments #5kMay2018

#5kMay2018 Day 1

Here we go! 5k Every Day in the Month of May 2018 has officially begun! This morning I woke up in Bentonville, AR. I had a cup of coffee and … Continue Reading #5kMay2018 Day 1

Posted May 1, 2018 #5kMay2018

5k May Eve

What an exciting day! Tomorrow will be the first day of “5k Every Day in the Month of May 2018”! It is going to be an incredible journey! We have … Continue Reading 5k May Eve

Posted April 28, 20182 Comments Uncategorized

B19 The Beautiful Letdown

Well, that was fun! I just finished the Kentucky Derby Marathon, and I am experiencing a wide range of emotions. I’ll just try to go through them all (in no … Continue Reading B19 The Beautiful Letdown