Once upon a time, there was me-time. Once upon a time was long, long ago. I love my time with my children, but lately I'm starting to feel like it's time to do something good for myself and in effect, something good for those around me! Otherwise mama may go a little crazy!
My little Emma is still eating from her mama and refuses to take a bottle, even though it offers the exact same thing inside! So although I carried her inside of me for almost nine months, it still seems as though she is pretty attached and doesn't intend to let go anytime soon.
But today I made a decision. I'm going to run a 5k in about three weeks. I used to be quite the runner (I ran track in high school and kept running afterwards) but have never run in a road race. My knees and joints have begun to bother me since having children. But achy joints are the least of my problems now! Ah, time. What I wouldn't give for a little more...and sleep. Time and sleep are probably topping every other mom's wish list right about now, right?
I don't care if I have to run in the middle of the night in order to prepare for this race. I'm going to do it. I feel so much more grounded when my body has its daily workout. I feel renewed, revived, energetic. Plus, this particular race helps a local camp for troubled and high-risk children.
I'll let you all know how training is going (as I poke at the keys with one hand because the baby is in the other....does anyone else ever do this or is it just me?). Let me know how your own workouts are going! Keep up the good work!
Amanda
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