Perhaps the liturgical character of running is a reason why we are inclined to think in spiritual terms about our sport. But I also think negotiating our own personal limits inclines us to wonder about the character and quality of transcendence. Still, I am grateful for the opportunities the sport provides for me to think, pray, and examine my limits on a daily basis. Roger Federer as religious experience. “Roger Federer as religious experience”.

Source: New York Times May 18, 2022 11:39 UTC