Happy Memorial Day.
Today I went with Red to her gym. We were pressed for time and only had 35 min to run before the childcare closed. I planned to run 3 miles but soon realized that I did have time for 4, if I were so inclined. So I ran 4 miles in 34:47. I was drenched in sweat and it felt goooood. We went back to her house where I did lunges in her back yard and even did a few with a small human on my back. Talk about OUCH! Once I got home I finished up with Ab Ripper P90X.
**Warning: Emotional Girl Blogging to Follow…
There are times in life where you just have to take a breather. Well actually, breathing is kind of a necessity, but you know what I mean. You just need to sit back and evaluate. Evaluate everything. When I look back over the past 8 months of my life I am amazed, among other things. I have had so many ups and even more downs that I can hardly fathom them myself…thus the need for evaluation.
Sometimes I just need to prove to myself that I am strong enough. That is what my first marathon was to me, proof. I needed that marathon. It was proof that I am strong, healthy, alive, fit, and able. Proof that I can do anything and overcome anything. Proof that no matter how hard it is I can do it. No matter how difficult it is I can overcome it. No matter what, I will get from point A to point B, start to finish…I have to, I can, and I will. And sometimes there is just no choice, you do what you have to do.
I wonder if having completed a marathon gives me an unfair advantage in life? You know like I have a secret weapon that I should disclose, “…Yes but I must warn you before you challenge me, I have run a marathon. That is a full 26.2 miles.” Challenges don’t look the same as they did a little over a month ago. In the beginning of April the mere thought of 26.2 miles was unfathomable, far, scary…unknown. But today, I have a new perspective.
My dad, me and Little Buddy after OKC Marathon
Family.
You can do anything!
ReplyDeleteI love your outlook!
ReplyDeleteSupppperrrr hummmmannnnnn I love it! and I think 26.2 gives you a very worthy title!
ReplyDeleteSetting and reaching new goals... that's what makes life worth living!
ReplyDeleteLove this post!!! What a great picture of you and your family :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great way to look at life..especially when things are tough. I think it will always remind you that with planning, perseverance and passion, nothing is impossible.
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ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a secret weapon. A little ace up your sleeve. When a challenge arrives on the horizon, you now have a secret well of strength to draw upon that others do not (yet) have.
You've answered the question that we all have to find an answer to at some point - Do I Have It In Me?
The answer is yes. Yes, you do.
Darn right sister... Hey but you forgot that you have run a half marathon in less than 2 hours, which also makes you pretty darn amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHugs to making it from start to finish.. CAll/text/email if you need ANYTHING!
Awesome attitude!!! :)
ReplyDeleteNot only did you run a full marathon, but you did a half a week later. It's so true that you feel like running a marathon gives you some special powers or something. I love it...thanks for the great blog.
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you!
Congrats on your marathon and yes, you deserve to use it as a secret weapon, you worked hard for it! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection and hoping that I can steal that "Before you mess with me, you should know.." line soon.
ReplyDeleteAmazing journey!
Such an accomplishment! Your journey to get there has been amazing! RELEASE the SECRET WEAPON!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great attitude! :)
ReplyDeleteYes! Having run a marathon DOES give you a secret weapon!
ReplyDelete"An unfair advantage in life.." -- I like it. I would think so. It means you're one tough cookie and can do anything as long as you set your mind to it. I'm still in training for my first marathon. I hope I feel as strong as you when I'm finished!
ReplyDeleteI love the "secret weapon" idea. It's definitely a good reminder to one's self when you're feeling a lack of confidence...just whispering to yourself..."but you've run a marathon...this is gonna be a piece of cake!" really does help!! Great post!
ReplyDeleteRunning a marathon definitely gives you a secret weapon! Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow you are amazing!! I wish I could run like you can. Do you do all of the P90X or just the ab session?
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly why I challenged myself to run the marathon. And also because my husband and I have been living apart for two years (he's in the military) and running was the only thing I had total control over. It saved me!
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