Monday, November 17, 2008
Running and Thinking
I ran outside today because I left my IPod at home and had nothing to entertain myself. As I was winding my way through the brush, the trees, the leaves, the traffic of runners, the buildings and the occasional lunch goer attempting not to run over me, I got to thinking. Kelly from Regis and Kelly has been logging 20 miles a week. I think it is for charity or for the earth or something, I forgot. But, as I went by mile 3 and hit mile 4, I said to myself, I run around 20 miles a week. I should probably start to log them too so I can see what I really am doing. Then I had a monumental thought; every mile I run gets me one more mile away from who I was, and one more mile closer to who I want to be. As cliche as it sounds, I felt it was really true at that moment. Every time my legs hurt, every time it takes me a minute to catch my breath, every time my stomach starts to cramp up, I am actually making myself a little bit better and stronger. I couldn't have said these things 6 months ago. Losing weight isn't the only thing that is changing for me. I have become more organized (Damie input joke here), I try and prioritize what is important to me, I can offer people advice on working out or dieting without feeling like a hypocrite. I am not addicted to running or working out even. I have more days where all I want to do is stay in bed with Zinny and not get up and go to the gym. But, knowing I am happier every day that I do this one thing for myself is keeping me going.
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Ummm, I just saw the nutty sister comment. I think it was a compliment? But I didn't get the greatest person in the world award, so who knows? I will insert a joke, Miss Organized, although I do kind of believe you. I am still very proud of your running, and the offer is always up to still go to track if you ever want to. I am going tonight. And, I am looking at a 5k in 2 weeks if you want to do one of those too. xxxoooo
Sorry, gotta take care of Zinny Bear. I will tell you about that later. Want to do the NYC Marathon in 2010?
Yay Bekah! That's awesome! So glad you're figuring out what works for you with running. :)
could be that! or it could have been the sun in my eyes...ha ha ha...Damie was astounded that I said I wanted to do the NYC Marathon in 2010. I pray we get in since it is a lottery!
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