Running on a wing and a prayer - Week of May 3

[alpinerabbit]

Meh. More cursing than praying today. 6K in what, 45 minutes?! I walked some because I had to - I had side stitches. I'm going nuts here.

The pressure of signing up for a relay with my tri club isn't helping either. I will be so daggone slow.


OTOH I should be counting my blessings - sooo beautiful out these last few days.

[Shiraz]

Hi Ladies,
I am finally getting it all together after the move. I am reverified for the TE website and can post again.

Okay...I need help! I am in total denial about my next 1/2 mary run in Boise May 17th! I promised my daughter I would run it with her. I am committed in person but not in mind! I'm running but without the mental committment... I have got to get my head in the game. I would rather ride my bike... plant flowers.. buy stuff for the house..anything but train .

I will run it but I need to run with the attitude that my time will be what it is and leave all expectations behind. Just go and have fun! Can I really do that??Help! I could never take a test without being prepared and I feel the same way.........

[kelownagirl]

5km during school Running Club today. Only did one minute walk break. 35min total. My 10 yo son did the entire 5km with me today. Wow, I didn't think he could run that far!

[OakLeaf]

Five miles on the fitness trail. Was supposed to be a recovery pace after my 74 mile ride yesterday, but I always seem to wind up running the pace I run. Felt fine, anyhow.

[runner2]

Monday is my rest day after Sunday's long run. An easy 4 miles run this morning, and about 2 miles walk this evening with Kali.

[emily_in_nc]

3.5 miles on the treadmill today at the gym at a 10:15 pace.

~Emily

[limewave]

Last Saturday I did two runs. I planned on doing a six mile run in the AM, but the weather forced me to cut it short (I had DD with me). That night I was feeling good, DH was home, DD was in bed, I decided to do another run to get in my miles for the week.

I felt great. I ended up doing six more miles. The last mile home I was in the zone, picking up my pace when a man leaned out his window and made some really rude comments about how fat I am. I won't repeat them here.

The last few months I've really been struggling with body issues. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and my hormones are all out of whack after having a laparatomy. I've put on some weight and I'm really struggling to take it off. I'm running slower, riding slower, and having a hard time. All this to say, this guy really hit me where I was hurting.

I spent the next few days wallowing. See, I used to weigh more than 300lbs. I was a couch potato. Running, biking, kayaking all sounded fun to me but I thought I was too big to do those things--people would make fun of me. That man's comments made me feel like that I again. I don't have a runner's physique and I'm one of the largest cyclists in our area. I don't have the right body type, I should be at home watching tv, that's where I belong.

Finally, it hit me last night. Why am I letting a complete stranger decide who I am? Or anyone else for that matter? I should never give someone else that kind of power over me. I spent some time in prayer, some time reading the Bible and some time reprogramming my thoughts.

Today is a new day and I'm feeling like my old self again. I did a trail run late last night. This morning I got up early and did an hour bike ride--my first of the season. It was great. I love using my body, being outside, pushing myself. I felt like me again. I ain't no couch potato.