tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61362377300168171492011-10-10T18:29:41.975-07:00a blog of a spiritual journey of running I run to obtain the course that is set before me... I run to obtain any number of thingsJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879150737331121465noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136237730016817149.post-76994804380845287412008-11-24T09:38:00.001-08:002008-11-24T09:58:03.672-08:00Okay, so it has been a while, and I am new to this blogging, thing so a little update.<br />Last week was a rough week for running. I lacked a major amount of energy. I always lose motivation when the time changes, and winter starts, I get kinda seasonally down. It makes me totally lack running motivation.<br />So my base mileage last week was lame. I crammed it all into a few days so I could get my long run done on Sunday.<br /><br />Well, Sunday dawned at a wonderful 14 degrees in upstate NY. My husband came in from work at 6 AM, and informed me that it was way too cold to run outside. I had my mind set to run outside, but knew I had to wait until it got "warmer". It got warmer. A whole 5 degrees. It got up to 21 degrees.<br /><br />So I bundled up, hats, gloves, tights, (my new nike tights are awesome, got them on sale at Marshalls!) and out I went.<br />My route brings me to a nearby town, which is six miles away, I then tack on a few more to get nine, and my husband picks me up at the local Stewarts. (A gas station/convenience store) in town.<br /><br />I actually was so excited to have actually covered NINE miles, my longest run ever. I feel like I am now entering my Marathon training. <br /><br />This week, I have a Turkey Trot the day after Thanksgiving, my first one ever!<br />I am looking forward to this run!<br /><br />I run to obtain more miles.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6136237730016817149-7699480438084528741?l=runtoobtain.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879150737331121465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136237730016817149.post-24313310030018384392008-11-17T10:51:00.000-08:002008-11-17T10:58:07.850-08:00Sunday was my long run.<br />In the freezing cold.<br />Temperature was 34. I thankfully indulged in a new pair of running tights that I had found at Marshals for very cheap! They were awesome. <br />Lately my runs have been a little difficult. I seem to be winded very quickly, and what used to be an easy distance or speed seems super difficult. I am blaming it on the heat in the room where I have my treadmill, because as of right now I have no other reason!<br />My training has been wonderful. My mental toughness is always challenged, should I push through, pull make to cover the miles, and soldier on. <br />While i run I remind myself of my friend, who took her time, (before she died) to encourage my running, not just with her words, but her deeds.<br />I also think about my sister, who always inspires me. Her strength, her desire, who she is, and her love of running. She can not run right now, due to a back injury, I run for her too! I try to pray for her healing while I run, so that the peace, I obtain when running is again hers!<br /><br />I run to obtain.....perseverance.<br /><br /><br />"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6136237730016817149-2431331003001838439?l=runtoobtain.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879150737331121465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136237730016817149.post-68027431602343769622008-11-14T08:15:00.001-08:002008-11-14T08:19:54.356-08:00Alarm went off, and I turned it off, and went back to sleep...Yikes. Super! Duper! tired today. I have no idea why. Yesterdays run was wicked. Today I have zero energy...ZERO!<br />Maybe I will go for a walk, and run tomorrow morning.<br />I am doing the Hal Higdon plan, which I mentioned before, and one thing he mentions is to be flexible in your training schedule. I am having a hard time with flexibility and with out feeling guilty about missing a run.<br /><br />I will have to focus on positive mental energy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zwcXCyt_SfA/SR2lDxRgt0I/AAAAAAAAAAo/RcdkQF4nnQo/s1600-h/Photo+73.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zwcXCyt_SfA/SR2lDxRgt0I/AAAAAAAAAAo/RcdkQF4nnQo/s200/Photo+73.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268548623278323522" border="0" /></a>This is pretty much how I feel today!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6136237730016817149-6802743160234376962?l=runtoobtain.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879150737331121465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136237730016817149.post-43591394267358828622008-11-13T09:51:00.001-08:002008-11-13T09:51:53.530-08:00so this week I start increasing my mid week run. I did four miles today, three miles tomorrow, and then my long run on Sunday which will be 5 miles.<br /><br />My run today was harsh. I felt wicked tired, hot, and winded! It probably does not help that I run in our utility room, where our washing machine, dryer, and Furnace are..it is like a thousand degrees in there to begin with so when you start running it gets hot. this may have something to do with stamina today.<br /><br />Of course the mind is a running amok with all kinds of negative thoughts. Like "what are you thinking" " you can not do this!"<br />But I have my pictures of my friend up and I try to focus on that...<br />Any mental mantra ideas?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6136237730016817149-4359139426735882862?l=runtoobtain.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879150737331121465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136237730016817149.post-44806110610340333492008-11-13T09:49:00.000-08:002008-11-13T09:51:14.114-08:00I have decided to train for the marathon. Crazy? Maybe. Therapeutic? Absolutely.<br />I am in my second week of the Hal Higdon training program for the novice runner. I am enjoying it, and am excited about it.<br />I feel like it is my therapy....my way of dealing with my friends death...from breast cancer...<br />my journey...<br />I run to obtain<br />PEACE!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6136237730016817149-4480611061034033349?l=runtoobtain.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879150737331121465noreply@blogger.com2