I know I sound like a broken record, but life has been hard lately. I honestly don't feel like I ever truly rejuvenated after the events of last winter/spring, when my mom was in the hospital and we went through two failed fertility treatments. I know each person has their own journey, and individual strengths and weaknesses. Still, I compare and judge myself constantly. I ask myself, shouldn't I be over that? Shouldn't I be back to feeling normal? I got my workouts and self-care back on track this summer, but it is so different being back at work, having started my Master's classes, and wanting to be the runner I was a year ago. All of a sudden, I feel out of control again. Balance is hard to come by. With each task added, I get overwhelmed and emotional.
For lack of a better comparison, I suppose it is like pregnancy. Really, it was five stressful months and I shouldn't put so much pressure on myself to be back to where I was in three. It will come, right?
Any tips? How do you best balance all your roles? How have you best bounced back after adversity?
I've had some really good blog posts planned and things I've wanted to share with you. I will try this week to get some of them ready and posted! I will do my best to get this blog back about life and running, and less about woes! Though those are part of life!
With all that said, a little motivation to start your week.
I've also not shared very many weekly recaps lately. Mainly because there hasn't been much to share. I ran my half-marathon back on September 20, and am embarrassed to say that I haven't ran since. Also disappointed to say that because it is truly the best time of year to run. What I have done consistently is go to my favorite kettle bells class at the Y. The last two weeks have been four classes. That's it.
With that, and by cutting calories, I've been able to maintain my weight. I've just not been successful at losing anymore.
With that said, I have the Mankato Marathon (half) next Sunday. I will write a goals post later in the week, but here is how I hope to manage this week of preparation:
Monday - 5.5 miles
Tuesday - conferences until 8
Wednesday - run?
Thursday - kettle bells
Friday - run or XT
Saturday - rest (minus some walking around when we get to Mankato, and Ava's KidsK)
Sunday - 13.1
There you have it. All caught up on the basics of life. With a short fall break at the end of the week, I am hoping to get caught up and feel a little more in control of life at week's end.
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What are your current celebrations? obstacles?
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