No. 3 -- Run a 10K

Why it's on the list: Because their was a time, not too long ago, that running was my release. It held an important spot in my life. It was not just how I kept in shape, but how I stayed centered, the best time I spent in prayer, my most creative brain-storming sessions. I miss the ache in my legs. I miss the confidence that comes with each stride on a day running feels really good. I miss feeling like I am slowly building up to something big. I even miss working through the problems -- the days one mile feels like 10, the inevitable struggle to get out the door, the need to carve out time that totally for ME in an overbooked life. I miss the deep sleep that comes when your body really needs it.

How I'll do it: I'm not sure. This is a tricky one. It's the time. How do I find the time to train for a race when I work full-time, watch Luke by myself in the evening and am dog-tired pretty much all the time? Well, I think for starters I need to jive this with my 6 a.m. workout routine. As soon as it warms up, just a bit, I think I need to try running in the morning before work. It won't be easy I'm sure, but there are thousands of people who do it. What do they have that I don't? Also, again, once it's a bit warmer, I do have a jogging stroller. I need to use it more. And I have weekends. I need to schedule long runs for Sundays and make them happen.

I also thinking signing up for a race soon will be key in keeping me motivated. I have one in mind -- the Heart of a Spartan 10K in East Lansing on May 2. It's the first year for the race, it's in a city that is dear to me, and it's in a very nice month for running weather. It's far enough away that if I get started soon, I'll be ready. I'm not going to sign up just yet.... but I think that will be it. 

 

I'll be back here soon.