I have noticed with the upcoming holidays, shorter days, colder weather, and post marathon I have not had the same excitement about running. I have just listed all the reasons I will roll around in my head before a run. I know this mood will not last, and I have to adopt the attitude: Do it Anyway. I have found during the run, I get a sense of charity, I reconnect with my body, the glorious gift God has given me, I give praise, offer petitions and am ALWAYS glad I shoved myself out of the bed. I have developed a new appreciation for the treadmill. This has allowed me to concentrate on the speed. I continue to sign up for races. I have found I do better with a goal. It keeps me focused when the desire to abstain hits.
I completed the Frostbite 5K at the YMCA in Sumner County this past weekend. I achieve a personal best and got 1st place in my age group. The competition was with myself. To run faster, to see if the speed training was working and to motivate me to continue. I was thinking about my accomplishment as I ran 7 miles this morning. I pushed myself to run faster and longer. It was exhilarating to challenge my body and my mind in this way.
Find something that will challenge you. Set a goal and a plan for reaching that goal. The focus will keep you motivated when the urge to quit becomes strong and what came easy is not a challenge. This is the true test of God's service. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The rewards are worth it.
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I am so very proud of you and blessed to call you my friend!
You are an inspiration to everyone:)
Love you,
Karen Hall
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