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I think it's cool but don't necessarily think it's a massive sacrifice.
Kids do it all the time.
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Looks like Danny Simmons will serve a mission before running at BYU. Such a massive sacrifice.
CrimWalCoug
All-American in practice
May 22, 10:57pm
I think it's cool but don't necessarily think it's a massive sacrifice.
bulletproof
May 22, 11:29pm
Probably depends on your sport and your mission. It'd be tough as an elite
BikeGuy
May 22, 11:43pm
Reminds me of the time I went running with my companion…
MD Rebel Coug
May 23, 9:02am
Time is limited, but he can still get a good run in every day if his comp is
TailgateU
May 23, 10:32am
It’s a massive sacrifice for all of them. It’s not expressing a lack of faith to say so.
Joe Banks
May 23, 12:02am
Not really. In the grand scheme of things, it's not much of a sacrifice at all.
bulletproof
May 23, 12:13am
He has a full ride scholie to any track/cross country school in the nation
donnerstag
May 23, 1:09am
I never got my motivation back. I ran a 48.3 400m in high school-Never came back
kalifi
May 23, 8:24am
Nothing is a sacrifice in the grand scheme. We should stop using the word sacrifice.
Baron
May 23, 5:09am
Amen brother.
bulletproof
May 23, 7:07am
Prophets, apostles and other church leaders disagree very publicly with you
NYC and Japan
May 23, 12:27pm
Of course the due. My post was showing how stupid it was to eliminate the use of sacrifice.
Baron
May 23, 12:31pm
Some perspective, You are making 600K living in your dream area. You get told to
EDthoracotomy
May 23, 7:37am
Last night I had the dream that I was called to serve a second mission. Even now
TailgateU
May 23, 10:36am
Missions are incredible. Everyone should go but they suck.
EDthoracotomy
May 23, 11:22am
I thankfully quit having those dreams a few years ago. They were stressful
SoBlueitHurts
May 23, 3:13pm
How old are you? It's been a while since I had one, but stressful it was!
TailgateU
May 23, 3:18pm
Only been 13 yrs and 18 days since I got home. I guess I still could.
SoBlueitHurts
May 23, 3:23pm
Over 20 years for me. It's rare but happens on occasion.
TailgateU
May 23, 3:37pm
Most kids arent elite athletes. Still the right thing to do, but harder.
EDthoracotomy
May 23, 7:37am
He, and others, sacrifice something they love for something they believe in more
SoBlueitHurts
May 23, 3:12pm
Awesome. Having said that, every missionary ...
KCFan85
May 22, 11:35pm
Clayton, Mantz, and Clinger all served missions. Simmons will be fine
MajorZeus
May 23, 6:39am
What's the story with him always pointing to his head as he crosses the finish line?
jacobugath
May 23, 7:08am
An eye single to the glory of God.
CrimWalCoug
May 23, 7:41am
That's pretty cool!
jacobugath
May 23, 7:54am
Is this serious? If so, even more impressive.
TailgateU
May 23, 10:41am
RE: Is this serious? If so, even more impressive.
cougfanblue
May 23, 11:11am
With this attitude his only decision was probably when (before or after 1 yr of
SoBlueitHurts
May 23, 3:15pm
Grateful that he recognizes how blessed he has been and his willingness to put
BYU I Bleed Blue
May 23, 7:14am
The one quote I remember from my Mission President:
zerome4sooners
May 23, 7:17am
We served as mission leaders during COVID and of over 700 missionaries due to
BYU I Bleed Blue
May 23, 7:33am
I absolutely loved my mission. I don't love this sentiment. It is a sacrifice.
Adwight
May 23, 8:04am
Exactly. And there's nothing wrong with saying it's a sacrifice.
dYrtbYkerYder
May 23, 10:33am
You are sacrificing something for something more important. It is a sacrifice.
SoBlueitHurts
May 23, 3:17pm
Best one I’ve hear is justification is the lubrication to the fire polls of hell
Magneto
May 23, 10:24am
I'll assume the apostles and prophets know better than you or I
NYC and Japan
May 23, 12:24pm
I'm going to disagree with him. The reason it is so meaningful is because it's
TailgateU
May 23, 3:19pm
Hopefully he gets companions who like to run, but if not maybe be can just find
Dat_rmishner
May 23, 8:50am
Can easily ride a bike too. Companion doesn’t have to be a runner.
CrimWalCoug
May 23, 9:07am
Best case scenario is he maintains core and mobility and can run 10-15mpw for the last few months of his mission.
Joe Banks
May 23, 10:20am
One of the positives about coming back from a mission for a collegiate long distance runner is the three seasons.
CrimWalCoug
May 23, 11:10am
Such a quality young man who loves the Lord more than self.
Bullrider
May 23, 10:08am
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