I haven't had much to blog: I missed my workouts from Tuesday-Saturday last week due to various reasons. Back to school stuff...sickness...travel. I finally got a run in on Sunday though. It was my "long" run that was supposed to be done on Saturday and it was only 4 miles. Before I ran the 4, I remember thinking, "This is why I don't stop (to walk) while I'm running...cause it's so hard to start up again!" Same goes for long breaks in training...it's hard to get back in the groove once I've taken some time off. Anybody else feel the same way?
It felt good to run. I was pleasantly surprised by how strong I felt despite the lapse in training. Honestly, I was ready for the punishment...the soreness...but, that didn't happen. Maybe my body needed that break.
On a side note:
I missed my runs on Friday and Saturday due to travel. My friend and I drove to San Antonio to listen to Beth Moore speak. It was worth every second. God is so good...it amazes me that there were 10,000 women (and a few brave men) there and I felt like Beth's message (His message) was written and spoken for me alone. It was a little scary!
Lindsey's email today (about rebirth and letting go of the past) reminded me of a a portion of her spiel. Among many of the things Beth said, she spoke briefly of how insecure women can be, and because of that create false gods. We (I) look to that false god for affirmation and acceptance, and when I don't get it, I tend to second guess things, or not be happy with my position in life. All things that I already knew, but it was refreshing to hear again. Helped to put things into perspective for me, and to realize that the only affirmations that I should be seeking are His. Not society's...not my best friend's...not my neighbor's...not my family's. There is such freedom in that, isn't there? "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." (Gal 5:1)
Not that I'm looking for affirmation or anything...;) Just want you to keep me honest....here's my training log for the week: I got in 5 last night, and 4 today. I plan on 4 tomorrow, 5 Thursday, 3 Friday and 8 Saturday.
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4)
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There is a running shirt with the Timothy list of things to do today
1. fight the good fight, 2....you get the just of it. I think you're doing awesome in your running (not that you want my approval) remember to take your rest days too! Glad you had a great time in SA- Love ya, LJ
I feel your reentry pain!! After my week off when we went to Colorado this summer I struggled to run 2 miles when we got home! Rebecca
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