No matter how many times I promise to get better at keeping up with my blog…..the more I realize I’m a LIAR ! Of course it’s a combination of a busy life, being lazy and a fear of coming here to write my version of the truth. Fight Club is KILLING me! One week it was rained out and the next week…well no comment. I honestly haven’t ran since my last runners club meeting because my heels are KILLING ME! I find myself walking around looking like a complete idiot. I finally realized that I started walking on the outside edges of my feet, so I wouldn’t have to put any pressure on my heels. NOW…..the only part of foot that doesn’t KILL me …is my toes. I’m struggling the urge to walk around on my tippy toes…….ever see the picture of the elephant in a tu-tu dancing around? I really got the idea of how I was screwing up my foot when it started to bother me just by using my foot to push on the gas pedal as I drove! So all of my running friends…WHAT’S the ANSWER??
I’m starting to come to grips with the idea that long distance running probably isn’t my true idea of fun. ( not that I’ve really even experienced any true long distances. ) Now don’t read into this as I’ve given up my quest to become a runner….but as of lately when I’ve come to dread my runs, I’ve fallen back into the old trap of it’s ” all or nothing”. If I can’t stay consistent ….then screw everything and it’s a free for all for Holly!! WOO HOO! Free for Alls = no exercise and eat what you want!
As I was out this weekend enjoying the long holiday golfing, biking, hiking…that I don’t have to focus on being marathon woman, but more so focus on just getting this ass MOVING! My true journey is getting healthy and fit…not to qualify for Boston.
There are lots of ways to get healthy and fit…I like the biking pic 🙂 That’s a great way to get exercise. I do hope you can figure out what’s happening with your feet though…cause going for runs without pain can be fun. Keep it up!
consistency is key but it doesn’t mean you have to run every single day and never have a treat. do whatever you enjoy that gets you moving and allow yourself a small reward once a week. i battle the all or nothing thing, too….really badly. i never let myself have any leeway so when i do, i go way overboard.
have you thought about running a 5k? running a shorter distance with a goal? maybe conquering one distance will give you the drive and motivation to keep going and take on longer distances. i apologize if you’ve already done a 5k, i can’t remember…
Hi Holly,
Way to get out there on the bike:) I have not been biking since I was sixteen…seriosuly, it has been that long. I also love the picture:) Hang in there girl…it will all fall into place. Just stay positive!
Good for you. Put stock in yourself, not a race!
Maybe Fight CLub is too much too soon. I know better than to try to keep up with anyone yet as I would kill myself trying. Ran my first 5K last weekend and did not come in last, which was all that really mattered to me. Actually, it still would have been okay to come in last as long as I finished. If you still want to run, find a way to enjoy it. I prefer running as a way to challenge myself only; no one else, no pressure, just me and my body.
yooo hoooo.
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