Running
It is true that I spend a lot of time running. I could never express in words why I love it so much and I always felt that if I tried people would think that I was crazy! Recently, I found a book called "Run like a Mother" that expresses everything I feel about running and more. I highly recommend this book to all runners and Mothers.
Now that I have some inspiration I think I can write down what I feel about running and why it is so important to me.
1. I can eat a lot after a long run and not worry. This is important because my job is stressful and stuffing my face makes me feel better!!
2. When I run I have personal conversations with God. I honestly think of him as my running partner and I talk to him like an old friend who understands me. He listens really well and even though it is hard to cry and run at the same time (this only happens occasionally by the way) I feel much better being able to tell him in my own words my deepest thoughts. In real life I am pretty afraid to share what I really think with anyone other than my husband.
3. I feel strong when I run and yes, I even imagine that I am an athlete for about an hour. There is something wonderful about "emptying my tank" on a run and then challenging myself to finish out the rest of my day. I know that I am NOT blessed with an athletic body but I am grateful that it works efficiently.
4. I love doing hard things for myself. Running has taught me how to push through the most exhausting moments of my life. I am not a quitter and I am proud of it!!
5. I like the high I get from running. If I didn't run my family would suffer too. Honestly, it keeps me sane, healthy, and happy. My only concern is keeping my legs interested as I get older.
6. I feel younger when I run. I am up to 22 miles a week and I think I even look younger when I get my miles up that high. I do not run at a pace like I am in my 20's but it feels like I do, especially during the last half of my run.
Now that I have some inspiration I think I can write down what I feel about running and why it is so important to me.
1. I can eat a lot after a long run and not worry. This is important because my job is stressful and stuffing my face makes me feel better!!
2. When I run I have personal conversations with God. I honestly think of him as my running partner and I talk to him like an old friend who understands me. He listens really well and even though it is hard to cry and run at the same time (this only happens occasionally by the way) I feel much better being able to tell him in my own words my deepest thoughts. In real life I am pretty afraid to share what I really think with anyone other than my husband.
3. I feel strong when I run and yes, I even imagine that I am an athlete for about an hour. There is something wonderful about "emptying my tank" on a run and then challenging myself to finish out the rest of my day. I know that I am NOT blessed with an athletic body but I am grateful that it works efficiently.
4. I love doing hard things for myself. Running has taught me how to push through the most exhausting moments of my life. I am not a quitter and I am proud of it!!
5. I like the high I get from running. If I didn't run my family would suffer too. Honestly, it keeps me sane, healthy, and happy. My only concern is keeping my legs interested as I get older.
6. I feel younger when I run. I am up to 22 miles a week and I think I even look younger when I get my miles up that high. I do not run at a pace like I am in my 20's but it feels like I do, especially during the last half of my run.
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