Posted by WorryGirl on April 10, 2003, at 18:16:49
In reply to Re: 10 things that I'm thankful for today, posted by noa on April 10, 2003, at 16:20:37
> > * I ran 3 miles yesterday
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> Holy Mama!! Amazing!! You've impressed me for life, girl! With all you're going through, how do you do it?Thanks so much for your encouragement.
This is an accomplishment I'm proud of so far. I used to run track in high school, but it's been years since I did that. I hope I don't let myself down on this one. My babysitter found out she has breast cancer and will be starting chemo soon. To show my support I entered a 5K (sponsored by a breast cancer support group). My husband and family thought I was crazy to enter it but I thought why not? I know that exercise is supposed to help depression and mood swings, etc.
Well, a month and a half ago I got on my treadmill and since have worked my way to 3 miles (the 5K is around 3.1 miles). The last 2 weeks, though, I haven't exercised at all - I pulled a muscle and it was too painful. Plus, I was in a very low mood these past few weeks (pms).
Yesterday I ran outside instead of on my treadmill. It was grueling and I thought my chest would cave in. I was afraid I might be overdoing it but I somehow got through it. I knew I had to do it or I would be in no shape to run this thing in May. A million worrisome thoughts were racing through my mind; the running really gave me time to think - quite a release in a way.
If I can do this at least 2-3 times a week for the next few weeks I will be in pretty good shape for May 10th (when the race is scheduled). I don't expect to break any records, but at least my babysitter knows I'm supporting her, even if in a small way.
I really do feel better after I exercise. Getting motivated to do it is another story. I'm hoping to lose a few pounds of baby weight, too!
I don't know about you, but it's the small things that seem to help me along. Today, I was feeling pretty down in the dumps. I started my period and running was the last thing I wanted to do (and I won't today).
I really need more goals in my life. That's part of my problem I think. Being a stay at home mom doesn't really involve goals in a regular way. It's the same thing, day after day; house gets messed up, I clean it (or don't but should), it gets dirty again, etc. etc. etc. I change the diaper, the baby poops again. Small, mundane stuff that is necessary but boring.
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