Run Love
Sometimes it's the pits...
Saturday’s run was hard to love.
I was scheduled to run 11 miles but I just wasn’t feeling it. My energy was low, my thoughts not kind, and I was struggling the first mile. I considered turning around.
Oh come on, you are already outside, just do a little something today, it will make you feel better. You can do this. My inner encourager showed up…thank you!
I decided to keep going but change the run loop. I knew it wouldn’t be 11 miles but it was more than two and it gave me something to focus on instead of how slow and lousy I felt.
As I made my second turn, my mood started to change. I didn’t worry about the miles or the time instead I focused on the sights, sounds, and my breath. I could feel my body relaxing, my spirit rising, and my inner encourager cheering me on.
I didn’t log the miles I wanted or the pace but I finished the loop. I had more energy when I came into the house and felt like I could love myself today.
Love-some days it’s really easy and other days it’s hard for me. I guess what I have to keep going back to is how loving myself and loving others makes me feel. AND to thank God for his grace on the hard days.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Poem of the Day:
Love is here for us Open-hearted & optimistic on this Valentine's Day to love & be loved Enjoy others and myself.