I have, yet again, maintained the status quo. My last run was my last 5k....59 days ago. I've been AWOL, but the road has been calling me. A busy schedule, preoccupations, and lack of motivation have kept me on the sidelines. Last Friday at our youth rally was the first time in almost two months that I wore tennis shoes. But I am determined to get back to running. And, of course, I have chosen the coldest week so far to do it. I don't particularly enjoy running in the cold. Freezing temperatures, painful inhalation of air, burning lungs, that winter runners cough, increased struggle with Asthma, and winter itch. Fun. However, it all comes with the territory. During the winter months, our dog is my running buddy. I'm always the crazy one that wants to run when it's below freezing outside, and she doesn't care. She loves to run, and I enjoy taking her with me - for many reasons. She paces me; I seem to be able to run faster and longer with her by my side. Also, to lessen awkwardness. My route is typically through some residential neighborhoods and along a busy road. At times, it can get kind of awkward running by people. I get very self-conscious of my form..... which if I saw someone else run the way I do, I would probably - no, definitely - make fun of them. Another, for protection. Even though I am comfortable with where I run, there have been a few times I have been confronted with an unsettling situation. To have her with me is nice. Speed nor distance is my goal this time of year, I simply enjoy the run.
I have realized a common thread throughout my life. If I have a busy schedule, or a lack of motivation for something, it's going to show itself through three areas in my life especially. 1: The time I spend with Him, 2: Running, and 3: Blogging. I have found how they all sort of co-inside within me. Almost always, if I am neglecting one area, I have neglected or completely ignored another. The first is most important, and almost always affected by the way I put myself into the others. They benefit eachother and work together. Running provides me with time to think and pray... all while being outdoors in God's creation which has always been beneficial for me. Blogging provides me with a means of organizing my thoughts and studies to something that makes sense not only to myself, but to y'all as well (hopefully); a means of sharing what is on my heart and mind. Each work together. I've learned to recognize that when I haven't been diligent in one of these areas, the others have suffered as well. Of course, my relationship with Him is most important. The others- well- are nothing really. However, they benefit my relationship with Him in ways I can't even explain, so they're important to me. So, Y'all are my accountability, I WILL get out for a run this week! =)
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