That is where I'm learning to run--on the SLOW road. I'm starting to attack my deployment goal of working out/running. I cannot believe how pathetic I am in my present state. I was once an active, athletic person. Where did she go?
I will not even admit how short my stamina is, how slow I run, or even the tiny distances that exhaust me. Thankfully I have acceptance that this will be a long (and slow) journey to train my body. I am not in a race, and I don't care if I am always slow. I know that I have to put in the time, effort, and self discipline if I want to succeed. I am just trying to convince myself that each day it will get easier. Eventually I will be able to run further, for longer time periods, and maybe I'll actually enjoy it. One day I will get there.
And I have to say, that while I'm really out of shape and cannot do much now, it still feels really good to be working my body and challenging it.
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Way to go Shelly! I really need to start working out too! I just found out I have arthritis in my back so I'm thinking yoga, or pilates?! Anyway, good luck! Let us know how you progress!
When I come out, we are totally going for a run, and it can be as slow as we want it to be!
Oh sweetie you are so not alone. I can't imagine taking care of two kids, with out a hubby home and even being able to set a single goal. One day at a time. Thats all. Wish you would join us on FAT FRIDAY over at BoermanRamblings. She has a great support link party going to keep each other motivated. I know you wrote this back in january and I'm just gettimg caught up on you blog.... But its fun and Chrissy is a doll. Hope to see you Friday. YOU ROCK!
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