I'm a runner. I think about running, dream about running, write about running, and run when I'm not supposed to. But lately I haven't felt like a runner, and I haven't even felt the desire to run!
This is a strange development. Rest assured I've got all the excuses in the world to support my lack of running presently: I'm tired! (True... two kids and a busy schedule will do that to you). I'm busy! (Yes, same, same). My body hurts! (Yep. Duh- it's out of shape right now). It's HOT! (Okay, there's no two ways around this one. It is crazy hot here in Kansas. Like soul melting hot. But I do have a treadmill. And if I can make myself run in this heat now, I'm sure running in the fall will be downright delightful).
I've never understood people who aren't motivated to run. Why WOULDN'T you get out there and run?! Sure you are dragging when you start, but it's SO worth it when you're finished. You've got less stress, fewer toxins, more energy, more muscle tone, lower resting heartbeat, lower percentage of body fat, you look better in your clothes, you're part of a running community... I could go on and on!
In the effort to kick my own ass into gear, I'm blogging about the end of my running hiatus. And for a little extra motivation, I went back and looked through some of my racing pictures. These aren't all of them... I don't want to bore you. But what I noticed in nearly all of my races, is that I have a tiny sidekick, support system, cheering section: Margot. Take a look:
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| My first race after the c-section to deliver Margot. It was a Thanksgiving Day 5K, and I was still dragging about 30 extra pounds. But I made it! -And look super hot to boot! (Uh, literally hot. Steaming...) |
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| The first 5K I pushed the running stroller- on St. Patrick's Day. And I passed plenty of dads pushing strollers. |
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| The Seattle Rock and Roll Half Marathon. |
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| My first full marathon after Margot was born: The Portland Marathon 10/10/10 |
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| Margot on the train back to Olympia, enthralled with the hardware. |
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| The Mercer Island Half Marathon- The second time I ran it. |
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| Fueled By Fine Wine Half Marathon. I finished that grueling run with Margot in my arms |
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| Happy and tired with my family. |
I know Margot loves to run partly from running with me and seeing my joy in the sport. I want to give that gift to Sabine as well. And darn it, I need some race photos with my TWO girls! So it looks like it's time to sign up for my first race since Sabine was born.
August 25 is "The Great Escape 10K" here on Ft. Leavenworth, and I reckon it will be my first foray into racing since Beanay's come along. It's a tad farther than I'm currently running, but if I want to see some results and reap the benefits of all the aforementioned running bonuses, then I better get my legs in gear.
Though I don't really WANT to run right now, I'm lacing up my running shoes right now. Fake it 'til you make it, baby!
2 comments:
Well, I agree with you on the exercise part but not so much the running part and that's because I get bored easily and my mind wanders. When I do Zumba or can get on the Elliptical or hike, I really enjoy it. There's nothing better than exercise to help your mind, body, and soul.
I can't relate to your passion for running, but I do understand the need to make the GREAT memories with Sa-Bob as meaningful as you have made with Margot - love the photos by the way! Keep your focus, and also listen to your body...
Love ya ;0)
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