I hate to admit the truth here, but I've become lazy. I haven't done ANYTHING! No running. No walking. Occasional stretches. I've taken on the half-baked approach to life again. Totally sitting on the fence watching my muscles forget what I had taught them. I've got some health stuff going on and I know that's part of it, but it's not an excuse. I'm being lulled into complacency, watching my rear expand and my mind muddle. It's over 100 degrees here and I don't even enjoy stepping out my door. My neighbor has had to stop running to care for her mother. My oldest daughter is going to camp this week so if I do anything it will be with a 7-year-old in tow. Bear with me, my friends, as I renew my desire to want to lose these 10 pounds by August, as I want to learn to discover peace and tranquility from the pavement, as I want to learn what it means to be wholly healthy. But in the meantime I'd appreciate your support.
Must go make breakfast and go to church and preach about discipline. Geesh, I hate it when the gospel speaks to my life! (just kidding!)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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You just feel off the wagon, get back on it, just start with your left foot and then follow that with your right foot etc etc, get the picture!!!!
You and I have some running dates in August, which will be on a mile-long, unpaved loop around Pendle Hill's campus. I will be expecting you to be ready for that--we will be running at least three times while we are there, preferably more, and probably 1.5 miles each time. Let's go, let's go, you piddling maggot! (Whoa, where did the evil gym teacher routine just come from?)
For real, this is normal. Cycles of desire, life getting in the way. It definitely hurts things when you no longer have a running partner, but you've just got to make yourself do it. Don't give yourself the option. As soon as your alarm goes off in the morning, start to envision your run. If the lazy part of you starts whining and complaining about not wanting to go, acknowledge it, but don't give in to it. Listen respectfully, and then tell it, gently but firmly, "I hear that, and I understand it. Now shut the f*** up and let's run."
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