I took them out for their inaugural run on Thursday during our Run for God class. That was a great class because we had a representative from Runner's Forum come and talk to us about running shoes and apparel. It was very informative, and I even won a pair of gloves and hat! For our training we were able to run outside for the first time. All in all, it was a good evening.
I really struggled with my run on Thursday evening, and I really struggled with my run today. Saturdays are supposed to be my long, slow run. I generally look forward to them because I get to go slow and I seem to increase my mileage each time. Today, though, it didn't happen. I don't know if it was the new shoes, or running in the evening instead of in the morning, or a mental thing, or what. I just really struggled.
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| February 1, 2014 |
I saw a blog post making its rounds on Facebook that I decided to read. It brought tears to my eyes. I know I am an emotional mess anyway, but I just really needed to read this at the exact moment I came across it. Funny how things work like that. Check it out:
Awesome read, right?
I appreciate all of the love and support and outpouring from my family and friends since my previous post. I survived the day. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network meeting was cancelled because of weather. However, I managed to stay out of bed all day. I didn't do much, but I didn't sleep the day away either. The Lord has put people in my life that can love, support, and speak things to me when I need it. Sometimes I take that for granted, and this past week has reminded me to appreciate it.
Now, if only I could have a running breakthrough. . .
Allison, I haven't read your other posts yet but I want to go back and catch up on your story. First, thanks for posting a link to my AOR post! Second, thank you for being honest on your blog about struggling with running. I'm struggling right now also. Today was the first day in....almost 10 months?...that I was able to run a full mile. GAH! Injury recovery.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I want you to know that you WILL get there. There were more days that sucked running than days that didn't for the first 3 years of my running journey. Remember that when you are weak, physically, mentally and emotionally, God is still strong. Rely on Him to keep you going...even on days when you struggle to run...and He will be there.
This is one of the things I love about distance running. When my body is weak and my mind clears out all the clutter and distraction, what is left is a stronger sense of my connection to God. I pray you get that from running as well!
They say that breakdowns lead to breakthroughs. :-)
I am honored and humbled that you would read and comment on my blog. Thank you! I am praying that you are able to recover fully from your injury and that you are able to run those miles and connect to God like never before!
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