1. A good run can take me from stressed and grumpy to relaxed and happy.
2. Nothing beats the feeling of overcoming a bad run and ending it strong.
3. With a family history of leukemia, breast cancer and diabetes I want my body as strong and as healthy as possible to face whatever it is I will face with my health.
4. I love being able to call myself a runner.
5. I can eat a lot after a long run! (Or at least I tell myself that I can!)
6. Tired legs from a good run make me feel amazing.
7. My daughters see me run...and always beg for a turn on the treadmill. Yes!
A place for me to reflect on life as a mom, counselor, wife and new runner.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Pushing Through
Not much new to post on my running journey. I have noticed, however, that I need a schedule in order to stay motivated. It's SO helpful to me to know on Sunday what I am going to be doing on Thursday, and helps me to stay on track.
My Half-Marathon isn't until July, so it seems slightly ridiculous to start training for it now, even though I want to! So instead I'm following Hal Higdon's 10k training program. I'm in week 2, and it seems doable with my schedule (Hubby is coaching b-ball right now so my free time is virtually nonexistent!).
The other day whilst running on the treadmill (I am offended by the use of the term 'dreadmill' as the treadmill has carried me through many a needed mile!) I was listening to an audiobook in an effort to prevent boredom. However, it felt like more of a distraction than I wanted. I think after a stressful day at work and crazy busy life in general, I wanted to put all of my mental and physical energy into my run. So I shut my ipod off and just focused on what my body was doing...and it felt so good to be in the moment and conquer the run!
My Half-Marathon isn't until July, so it seems slightly ridiculous to start training for it now, even though I want to! So instead I'm following Hal Higdon's 10k training program. I'm in week 2, and it seems doable with my schedule (Hubby is coaching b-ball right now so my free time is virtually nonexistent!).
The other day whilst running on the treadmill (I am offended by the use of the term 'dreadmill' as the treadmill has carried me through many a needed mile!) I was listening to an audiobook in an effort to prevent boredom. However, it felt like more of a distraction than I wanted. I think after a stressful day at work and crazy busy life in general, I wanted to put all of my mental and physical energy into my run. So I shut my ipod off and just focused on what my body was doing...and it felt so good to be in the moment and conquer the run!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Home is where the Happy is
I love being home. To me, nothing says "content" like a Sunday spent in my house with my little family. Napping, playing, reading, and just being together. The obligatory chores get mixed in with the fun, but such is life.
This is why the treadmill is a vital part of my running life. I never have to worry about fitting my runs in when I know the hubby will be home to watch the girls, or when the weather is right, or that I'm missing out on time with my family. I can get on the 'mill, the girls can come chat with me, or I can be a silent observer watching them play without them realizing that I am even watching.
Even though sometimes it is excruciatingly painful to run in place for miles, I'd much rather be home with my hearts.
This is why the treadmill is a vital part of my running life. I never have to worry about fitting my runs in when I know the hubby will be home to watch the girls, or when the weather is right, or that I'm missing out on time with my family. I can get on the 'mill, the girls can come chat with me, or I can be a silent observer watching them play without them realizing that I am even watching.
Even though sometimes it is excruciatingly painful to run in place for miles, I'd much rather be home with my hearts.
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