Well, I am a little frustrated with my summer running routine so far. It seems like every Saturday morning/afternoon I have family, friend and fiance commitments. And I don't have any kids yet!!! Just a new puppy who is walking with me twice a day and we adore her (see pic)!!!!
Tia, our fearless leader seems to have a mantra..."No excuses" .....this is great! However, I still feel like I am falling short on making the team running meetings and I feel like, for some reason I am letting people down. I workout on my own often and at times feel like exercising is a solitary sport. This might help me learn how to workout with friends.
The only time I did run with the ladies, and man (Yeah, Earl oh and Amanda's bf) I really enjoyed it. There is another mantra I think I need to work on. SAYING NO! As an educator, we give it our all, all of the time. And saying "yes" and taking on to, to many responsibilities has been a habit of mine. I think what I need to learn from this is to choose what's important and all else comes next. Being healthy, and working out has always been a priority of mine. I even just bought a spanking new sports bar that does it's job well! ;-)
However, (especially this year) I feel like that has gone by the wayside. I have gained three pounds and feel it! I weigh the most I have ever weighed at this point in my life and feel sluggish. My mom said, "Heidi why are you doing this marathon thing" I told her...because, I know I can do it....I want to finish. She wants to shed a few pounds and I have invited her to be a part of our Saturday walk/runs.
As it turns out this weekend my fiance, his parents and I are driving to Flagstaff Friday late afternoon for a graduation celebration. I am again missing a Saturday run, and our trip to buy spanking new running shoes.
So, tomorrow I buying my shoes and tomorrow evening I am running around the UofA campus to try them out. NO EXCUSES! I love the UofA since it is so close to my house, I can even bike there as a warm up.
Again, I feel very lucky to to surrounded by such strong, supportive teachers. I appreciate you all. I am proud to be part of the team! YEEEHAAAWWW!
