Joined a running community website through Runner's World a couple of weeks ago, and am really loving it. It's a great sounding board, and lots of very supportive people.
I read a quote on someone's blog there today that I loved and really hit home with my workout today:
"It doesn't get easier, you just go faster". ~Greg Lemond
There's this funny thing that happens sometimes while I'm running, when it starts to get a little more difficult. Say you're cruising along for 10 -15 minutes, breathing has been fairly easy, legs were feeling good, and then suddenly things start to feel a bit harder. You're breathing is more strained, your arms feel heavy, but there's this powerful endorphin-fueled energy pumping through your brain that makes you push harder, run a little faster. Maybe it's my way of saying "yeah, body, you think you're going to quit now...I don't THINK so." Or maybe it's that elusive search for the lovely "runner's high." Whatever it is, it's an interesting phenomenon.
Maybe that's how I need to start viewing things in my life right now. Rather than letting my mind get all gnarled and transfixed on all the things that seem to be nagging at me, time to focus and find more creative ways of dealing with it. Seems simple enough. Let the creative juices flow.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
10 things I just can't live without...
I started to blog today, and it was SUCH a downer. Boo hoo me, boo hoo this and that. Yada yada...BORING! So I stopped myself. I decided to pull this blog over and give it a time out. I collected my thoughts and decided to put together a list of 10 things. 10 items I just can't live without. (Setting aside the obvious emotional needs to survive.)
Coffee. Is this any surprise? I live for coffee. One of my most favorite moments is a Summer weekend morning, cup of coffee, no plans. Coffee makes me feel...motivated. I make my best plans and do my best work under the influence of the big C.
Granny panties. Yep, I put it out there. Sexiness be damned. Come on folks, hard to keep a secret that after losing 125 pounds, things aren't all tight abs and buttocks around here. Sometimes you just need a little extra support to lean on.
Running Shoes. I always keep a pair with me wherever I go. I carry a purse the size of Wyoming so I'll never be without. You never know when you're going to need them, or be inspired to use them.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate.. God's gifts.
The Calhouninator. Spider Exterminator Extraordinaire. Now with more tissue paper for removal of those unwanted creepers. Get yours today. Now just 23 payments of $138.54. (Or ask about our E-Z pay plan.) Disclaimer--actual purcase of the Calhouninator is prohibited by law in all 50 states. Violation of this law is punishable for up to 50 years of forcible watching of the 2 star-rated film, EASTSIDE, starring Mario Lopez.
That kitchen scrubber w/soap dispenser thing-a-ma-bob. Such a great invention. Our dishes have never been cleaner. Now there's no excuse not to rub-a-dub-scrub them the minute they hit the kitchen sink. It has made cleaning extra-dupery fun!
"Nalgene" bottle and/or Starbucks water cup. If I didn't have one of these two items at my desk everyday, I don't think I'd ever drink water. I either keep my 32 oz. Nalgene bottle, or my 24 oz. Starbucks heavy-duty plastic cup at my desk (you know the kind that looks like one of their plastic drink cups, but is re-usable with teh big green straw).
Tights. Red, Green, Black, Polka dot, Striped. I love them all. They are comfy, warm, and make any outfit oodles of fun. More tights for everyone!
Ipod. Music saves. 'Nuff said.
Zeke. The most wonderful little dog in the universe (not biased at all). Zekemus Maximus. The Great Northwestern Speckle-Bellied Zeke. Baron von Wiskerschmutz. Doggimous Scrubbins. Scroofimous Doggins. No matter what you call him, he is the best little bundle of love and energy that just can't be bought.
Happy Monday!
Coffee. Is this any surprise? I live for coffee. One of my most favorite moments is a Summer weekend morning, cup of coffee, no plans. Coffee makes me feel...motivated. I make my best plans and do my best work under the influence of the big C.
Granny panties. Yep, I put it out there. Sexiness be damned. Come on folks, hard to keep a secret that after losing 125 pounds, things aren't all tight abs and buttocks around here. Sometimes you just need a little extra support to lean on.
Running Shoes. I always keep a pair with me wherever I go. I carry a purse the size of Wyoming so I'll never be without. You never know when you're going to need them, or be inspired to use them.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate.. God's gifts.
The Calhouninator. Spider Exterminator Extraordinaire. Now with more tissue paper for removal of those unwanted creepers. Get yours today. Now just 23 payments of $138.54. (Or ask about our E-Z pay plan.) Disclaimer--actual purcase of the Calhouninator is prohibited by law in all 50 states. Violation of this law is punishable for up to 50 years of forcible watching of the 2 star-rated film, EASTSIDE, starring Mario Lopez.
That kitchen scrubber w/soap dispenser thing-a-ma-bob. Such a great invention. Our dishes have never been cleaner. Now there's no excuse not to rub-a-dub-scrub them the minute they hit the kitchen sink. It has made cleaning extra-dupery fun!
"Nalgene" bottle and/or Starbucks water cup. If I didn't have one of these two items at my desk everyday, I don't think I'd ever drink water. I either keep my 32 oz. Nalgene bottle, or my 24 oz. Starbucks heavy-duty plastic cup at my desk (you know the kind that looks like one of their plastic drink cups, but is re-usable with teh big green straw).
Tights. Red, Green, Black, Polka dot, Striped. I love them all. They are comfy, warm, and make any outfit oodles of fun. More tights for everyone!
Ipod. Music saves. 'Nuff said.
Zeke. The most wonderful little dog in the universe (not biased at all). Zekemus Maximus. The Great Northwestern Speckle-Bellied Zeke. Baron von Wiskerschmutz. Doggimous Scrubbins. Scroofimous Doggins. No matter what you call him, he is the best little bundle of love and energy that just can't be bought.
Happy Monday!
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