Whenever I do a long run, I usually feel like quitting at least the first two miles. Once I get through the third one, something seems to happen. I feel great! I've decided that I will never run a 5K again because I HATE the first three miles of a run. Once I push through the mental anguish of wanting to hurry up and be done, I have a switch flip on and feel like running several more miles. I've read about this very thing in Runner's World and I have heard about it from so many people who love to run. My brain is the most challenging aspect of the first three miles as well as my body trying to find a good pace. When I push through the pain, the anguish and let go of it all, I can run and run and run and run and feel good when it's over. This is why I keep doing it. This is why I wish I could run daily and not have a schedule getting in the way of my runs. The way I feel when it's over is incredible. I love it!
That being said, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. I've got a schedule this week that seems to be more than a 10k. I feel like my schedule is much like a marathon. NEVER ENDING! This week is one of the busiest weeks ever! I'm trying really hard not feel defeated because everything going on is a blessing and at the end of the week, I will be glad I did it! Well, except for a biopsy I have to have again after an abnormal pap smear. Our schedule this week is making me realize how I have to approach the week much like I am approaching the 10K in two weeks. It may sound like a silly analogy but it's the only thing I can think of that explains how I am really feeling. Philippians 3:13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us
Next week I will drive the route for my 10K to see what lies ahead. I want to see those hills and come face to face with the roads I will run. I'm not a marathon runner (hope to be someday) so 6.2 miles for me is quite a race. Being able to see the actual route helps me mentally prepare for race day. Just as driving the route before the actual race helps prepare me visually, typing out this crazy schedule for the week can do the same. Some people would not mind a week of daily or nightly events but this is when I get totally overwhelmed and anxious. This is when my husband and I have the biggest fights and when I am not the best Mama or friend. I haven't trained for a week like this but I know if I rely on my Lord and Savior, He will carry me through. I know it! So here it is! Here is my route for the week.
Monday
Run hills with Heidi (my 10k has some major hills and I have yet to incorporate them in my training) This may not seem like a priority but you runners know how important training is before a race. This will be my first 10K.
Jeremy and I are in a marriage study that is super intense and we have a session we must complete before Wednesday night with our Pastor (who also has quite a schedule), when we will have another session with our group. (We missed yesterday's because of AB being sick and now we are behind.)
Tuesday
Heidi is speaking at our women's Bible Study and I'm not going to miss that! NO WAY!
I'm supposed to go to the daytime and nighttime study. She is speaking at both! I can't wait!!
Wednesday
I have a biopsy on my cervix at 10am in Austin. Great fun! (Thank you Reagan for coming to stay with the kids)
Then at night we have our marriage study. It's a commitment, we cannot miss or it messes up the entire group schedule. (Thank you Frances for coming to watch the kids!)
Thursday
Rehearsal for Easter Services
Friday
keeping my friend's two kids for the night while they are out of town for the night
Saturday
1st day of boot camp at 7AM! Can't miss it! It's the first one!
Birthday Party at 2pm
Be at church at 4:00pm to rehearse and have first Easter service
Cook for Easter, dye eggs with kids
Sunday
Two Easter Services
Lunch
CRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today I want to quit. Today I want to throw this week in the trash and do nothing. But, I'm pressing on. By Wednesday, I'll be over the hump!
4 comments:
The first mile and a half is the hardest even for ultra-marathoners. It takes your body at least that much time to get in a grove! You will need the running with a week like that! I will be praying for you!
I usually don't start feeling good until around miles 4 or 5.
A busy week ahead - may the Lord bless your steps.
I will be praying for you this week.
When the week is over and you have time to reflect you will feel so proud of all you have managed to accomplish. Good luck.
Praying for your appt. this morning.
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