Last night I set out my clothes and set my alarm. I had 8 miles scheduled for today and I had high hopes. I set my alarm up at the top of the shower in the bathroom so there was no chance of hitting snooze and rolling back into bed.
My alarm went off this morning at 5:15 and I headed out. It was a slow jog this morning. I wasn't going fast by any means, but I did 8 miles without stopping. I've been a little down lately with my running because I have been feeling a little alone. With my parents in Africa and Jason taking care of the kids while I run/race, I've felt like I haven't had the support I wish I had. They do the best they can and I'm not blaming them, but sometimes I just imagine how awesome it would be to be running a race and see my family and friends cheering me on along the way with signs and all that stuff.
The sunrise on my run this morning. BEAUTIFUL!
While I was running this morning I decided that if I am going to do this I need to do this for me. I need to trust myself and my abilities. I know that I have the ability to do this. I've done it before and I can do it again. I am a better mother and wife when I run. I'm a kinder person when I take care of myself. I just have to remember that I am never really alone and I have all the support I need.
Anyway, my run went well. I felt good! I'm really proud of myself. We were in Montana visiting my grandmas all week and we didn't get home until late last night. Go me. :)
2 comments:
I think you are amazing. I hope that we can live close to you one day, I'd love to be your running partner. I'm determined to snap back from this pregnancy as quickly as you did.
Go Cathy Go!
PS - For me, I try to never care about how slow I go, I think the most important part is that you didn't give up and ran the whole time! Way to go!
Running is the time you need for you so that you can play mom later. Enjoy both of them.
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