He reminds me that I am heavy and so what I am doing is extremely damaging to my joints; my heart rate is too high for too long; I will get injuries and set backs, and it's not the best way to lose weight.
And, while all of that might be true, I still love to run.
Here is a post that helps describe my feelings on the matter. I posted this right after completing a Ragnar with 3 of my really good friends and 9 other people that were previously strangers to me:
Feb 20-21, 2015
We did it!
People ask me why I run. They question my sanity when I tell them how far I ran and how far I plan to the next day.
I've been told "There are other ways to lose weight."
My response, "Yes, I know. But that's not why I do it."
I've been told, "You're crazy!"
"Yes. Imagine how crazy I am when I don't run!"
I run because every time I go out for a run, I come back as a better version of myself.
This weekend was an amazing run that has me feeling strong, weak, confident, humble, content, ambitious, grateful, assertive, relaxed, exhausted, motivated, and satisfied but wanting more.
This weekend I declared it, I did it. So did my teammates. The team 120 Sore Toes ran a terrific race of 206 miles over the span of about 36 hrs.
We did it together -some of us just meeting for the first time yesterday. We had a common goal and commitment and came together. It was simple and altogether amazing.
We cheered each other and supported each other. We cheered other teams and other teams cheered us.
I love the comradery shared among strangers at these events.
More then anything, I love the satisfaction of knowing I can overcome anything with love and prayer. The pain of a long leg, up a steep hill, with bursitis, and a stressed IT band may cause an arduous limp and a slower pace but getting over that hill and FINISHING what I set out to do is the most important achievement of all.
I conquered more than just a physical obstacle today. I was reminded pain is temporary when fought with endurance of faith, hope, charity, and loyalty to your goals. These attributes, coupled with the drive to persevere will take you to "the finish line" every time; God permitting.
I run because it helps me gain and remember that perspective in the more challenging and difficult parts of our lives.
And, let's face it, I really do love those shirts and medals we get at running events!
Here is a post that helps describe my feelings on the matter. I posted this right after completing a Ragnar with 3 of my really good friends and 9 other people that were previously strangers to me:
Feb 20-21, 2015
We did it!
People ask me why I run. They question my sanity when I tell them how far I ran and how far I plan to the next day.
I've been told "There are other ways to lose weight."
My response, "Yes, I know. But that's not why I do it."
I've been told, "You're crazy!"
"Yes. Imagine how crazy I am when I don't run!"
I run because every time I go out for a run, I come back as a better version of myself.
This weekend was an amazing run that has me feeling strong, weak, confident, humble, content, ambitious, grateful, assertive, relaxed, exhausted, motivated, and satisfied but wanting more.
This weekend I declared it, I did it. So did my teammates. The team 120 Sore Toes ran a terrific race of 206 miles over the span of about 36 hrs.
We did it together -some of us just meeting for the first time yesterday. We had a common goal and commitment and came together. It was simple and altogether amazing.
We cheered each other and supported each other. We cheered other teams and other teams cheered us.
I love the comradery shared among strangers at these events.
More then anything, I love the satisfaction of knowing I can overcome anything with love and prayer. The pain of a long leg, up a steep hill, with bursitis, and a stressed IT band may cause an arduous limp and a slower pace but getting over that hill and FINISHING what I set out to do is the most important achievement of all.
I conquered more than just a physical obstacle today. I was reminded pain is temporary when fought with endurance of faith, hope, charity, and loyalty to your goals. These attributes, coupled with the drive to persevere will take you to "the finish line" every time; God permitting.
I run because it helps me gain and remember that perspective in the more challenging and difficult parts of our lives.
And, let's face it, I really do love those shirts and medals we get at running events!
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