One thing I have to explain is that I am a boots and all kind of girl (yes at 42 I still consider myself a girl much to the embarrassment of Miss 16). I need to be more patient and let my body adjust!
So embarking on this journey 5km wasn't enough yesterday I took Miss 11.5 out for a walk after dinner last night - another 5km. I ended with a significant blister but feeling motivated and encouraged, at 8:15 this morning I put on a bandaid, headed off in 30degree heat and decided I would do 7km - ambitious and a bit ridiculous YES.
At the end of 4km I was dry reaching. Drank some water stood in the shade for five mins and then headed off again, commonsense would have been head towards home - 5km is good! But no, determined because I had tapped in 7km I kept going! A number of stops followed in shade spots (I will always appreciate trees!) and I started to panic and doubts set in re failing etc etc.
Well I had to take Miss 7 to a birthday party so there was pressure so in my panic texted home for Paul to pick me up. Miss 11.5 sends a message "hang in there, kids are ready I am going for shower, dad on the phone". That little encouragement of "hang in there got me moving", I had a new spring, I made another kilometre (6 in total) and then Paul came along the road and picked me up.
I would have made it home but time was a factor. I have had to fight with my mind all day that I didn't fail! 6km in 30+ degrees is a great effort and I wouldn't have attempted a week ago. 16km in two days and a 2inch massive blister - that is achievement not failure.
My blister is a setback, I have been advised to rest it - I am thinking maybe a small walk or a swim tomorrow.
Halfway through the walk today I was struggling big time but again, Gods creation, my worship music and the people he has placed in my life to send words of encouragement got me through.
This afternoon I enjoyed watching Miss 16 and a couple of friends whine their way through an Ab workout - secretly I wished I could do it (might try when a bunch of teenagers aren't around)! It was great to see them do it because I don't want my girl to feel how I do! On a positive note I did do the plank with them and did better than a couple of them - win for mum!. :)
I can do all things though Christ.....thanks for listening.
Good on you, Suzanne! I'm a bit boots n all too. I think that's why I 'failed the gym' in 2013. I started with great expectations and plans and then - when I couldn't keep up the same pace as work picked up - I just kind of gave up. I should have just done what I could, when I could. But I didn't. This year, I'm anticipating not having enough time for the gym so I'm going to run and get ready for the Gold Coast Marathon 10k. I've done it twice and on very little training and it HURT! This year, I'd like to do it with a good bit of training under my belt, run the whole way, and sneak in a good time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodie. I am aiming to do 4km Peak to Park in March and 10K at Gold Coast in July!! This time I plan to do it. :) Thanks again for the encouragment. :)
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