went for a slow 2 mile run a couple days ago and a 3 mile run today. taking it easy and layering the runs in between strength training, icing the tibial tendonitis area on my left foot when needed, ibuprofen (also only when needed), swims at the Y & a handful of bike rides.
thankful to be running again. it's such an easy & fulfilling way to get exercise in - all while enjoying a bit of sunshine & fresh air.
so much of getting into my sneakers & out on a run or even in the pool, or clipping in for a bike ride for that matter, is mental. making the decision to work out. choosing to make the sacrifices necessary to squeeze in time for something that is good for me. working hard to overcome all the arguments that i don't have time, i'm not "up" for it, i'll do it later (that rarely happens), on and on it goes. sometimes i just have to start telling myself what to do "go get your sneakers on, girl. open the front door. go outside. do it now."
it reminds of of how i talk to my soul in the same fashion. david did it too in the psalms "why are you downcast within me, oh my soul? put your trust in God."
self-talk. the good kind. the kind that directs our hearts to a better place. to a place of trust in God's goodness.
because He is good. i felt it this morning on my run. wrapping up and heading home, the sun finally came out and shone directly on my face. ah, now that's reason enough to make the sacrifice to lace up and get off and running.
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