The Adventures of Running Lisa

I have to remember to not get so easily discouraged. I was hurting after my run on Tuesday. I spent the next day looking up exercises to help with core and hip stability. I signed up for a pilates class. I was already starting to doubt myself and my training. I figured it wasn’t good if I was already hurting at the beginning.

That night I went to yoga. I tried to take it easy, focus on my core and move with integrity. That one class made a huge difference. I felt almost brand new after class. It’s amazing how if you just think about something, it sort of starts to happen. I was finding all these little muscles I don’t think I’ve ever really felt before. Muscles that help support my core, so I’m not all slouchy and painful. I tentatively tried a run on Thursday. I went really slow, but I felt great. I realized that this would be my mental challenge with my training this year. Running right, not just running fast. One bad run doesn’t mean my training is doomed. I’m sure there will be a fair number of bad runs.

On today’s group run, I tried to keep this in mind. I ran much slower than usual, and I ran a lot of it alone. I was even the last person back from my run. But I felt great. I went to a pilates class later and people that were twice my age were doing the exercises with ease, while I was struggling. Again, I tried not to let this bother me. I have to focus on doing things right, rather than doing them to beat someone else. I can already tell this will be a big challenge for me.

In between all the running and pilates, I picked up some supplies for Thursday’s fundraiser. If you’re in the area, I’d love for you to attend. For those that can’t attend, please remember you can always make a donation to show your love and support.

Hey. Look what else I did. I got the prettiest cherries I’ve ever seen, and they’re super tasty too. I think I’ve already eaten at least half a pound.