Running My Life
Wow, has it really been 2 years since my last post? I suppose that I allowed life to get in the way. For any faithful blog readers, I apologize. Although, I'm not sure how many people actually read blogs anymore. I think most people use other social media platforms. (By the way, drop by and say hi on Insta. ) But for some reason, each year when I pay for my google domain, I can't seem to let it go. As silly as it sounds, this little space is mine. And lately I've been struggling with ownership and acceptance. And my domain renewal was a not so gentle reminder that I have a voice . Seriously, you'd think by 48 that I'd have this figured out - nope - apparently not. However, I am wise enough to know that we have a choice to allow situations to harms us or make us stronger. I'm choosing to let this mid-life quandary make me stronger. And because of this, I'm setting goals, taking charge, and reexamining priorities. Movin' on...
Hey - maybe switching up your fitness routine is just what you need! Strength training is pretty awesome once you find a routine you like.
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I hope I find a routine also! I've yet to stick with strength training, and I would really like to!
DeleteSounds like an excellent plan Amy. Take some time off and heal.
ReplyDeleteThank you.. I'm hoping taking a little break will help.
DeleteTake a break. I very much understand a marathon destroying a runner's confidence. Take a break. Just take a break, don't run at all. Forcing yourself isn't going to help matters. Take real time off.
ReplyDeleteSo far the 1 mile a day has been pretty good for me.... but we'll see what the upcoming week brings. If it starts to feel like a chore I may re-think the idea.
DeleteI understand where you're coming from. My second marathon was supposed to be a PR... but it went badly. I was in a funk and I was desperate so I signed up for another marathon a month or two later, and then got injured a week or so before. Obviously, the marathon went badly. I was physically and mentally just wrecked. I really had to take some time and step away from that kind of running, go back to the very basics and low mileage, but mostly just do other things and make peace with it all. Crosstrain :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that your 2nd went badly also! And from what I'm hearing, a lot of people have gone through this!
DeleteAwww ... totally understand this post. The mental aspect of racing is HUGE, it is far more intense than we sometimes realize. Take all the time you need, there is nothing wrong with taking breaks. I agree, if you hate strength training, definitely don't do it while on break. Sometimes we all need time away to re-group and quite frankly, just vedge out a bit. The only tricky part is keeping some kind of base in tact so you don't have to build back up from square one. Now sounds like the time to just run for fun only. I did that after my marathon, I spent 5 straight months of only enjoyable fun running. No training, no seriousness, just enough to keep base. It also helped me to come back with a different mindset and a different focus. You will get there, you are still fresh off a marathon with the high emotional charge right now. Pamper yourself during the holidays, enjoy, and do only FUN running/exercise! :)
ReplyDeleteYep, need to keep it fun with NO pressure!
DeleteAmy- it's wild! I ran my first marathon a day before 40....then my second was a race where I trained so hard, cramped up at mile 14. I finished the race. People would scoff at my time and I learned/reminded myself that it's tough to finish a marathon and the time doesn't matter. By definition, you are an elite runner (a friend told me that people who run more than 1 marathon are elites). :) Keep it in perspective...love and running are similar ventures. You love running, but may need a little break or variety. Yesterday, I blogged about being able to run and the perspective/gift that it really is. I ran a small race yesterday and had a big challenge. I decided to smile and accept the fact that I can run and it's a privilege. :) If you are interested, here is a link to the blog post. You have a great blog! I will follow...and hang in there! You rock!
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Thanks.. I'll check out your post also! I'm finding that this is quite common!
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