Anyone who knows me personally knows that the last 3 years of my life have been a stuggle for different reasons. It is something that I cope with daily and try to push my way through. In my mind that is the only way to get through it.
Yesterday was just one of those days where I was just not having a good day. I am trying to meet deadlines and projects weren't going well no matter how long I sat in front of this computer. Frustration took over.
So I got a good nights sleep (meaning i went to bed before midnight) and woke up this morning and took a nice long walk by myself with my headphones. I started out just walking as usual. I used to run a lot more a few years back but keep wimping out on getting back into it. Then, Miley Cyrus's song "The Climb" came on and I like that song. But this time with no one but myself and the road in front of me around I actually really listened to the lyrics. And these words, as cheesy as it may sound, inspired me and I turned my walk into a run. It relates to well to my current situation and I needed a little positive this morning . . .
The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most
Just gotta keep going
And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on
'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb
In the homestretch of my run when I was feeling like walking the rest of the way home a car passed me coming from behind. As it passed I looked over to my right at it and saw the person had their window rolled down and their arm stuck out giving me a thumbs up. Needless to say, I ran the whole way home. Thanks stranger from my neighborhood for giving me encouragement to keep going!
Showing posts with label Running. Show all posts
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Monday, March 10, 2008
Welcome UBP 08 gals!
Regular readers note that 5minutesformom.com is having an Ultimate Blog Party '08! You are invited. To find out how to participate click here! Lots of prizes will be given away!
Those visiting from the UBP '08 - well - Welcome to My Bayou Vieux! I have been blogging almost 1 year. I am a 33 year old SAHM who moved down here to good ole' New Orleans in April 2004. I love the south and I love New Orleans. I am originally from Ohio and let me tell you I don't miss all that snow you northerners are getting right now! (Although my daughter would love to play in it right now!)
I enjoy the outdoors, writing, reading, traveling and just doing fun stuff with my family. When I am not handling the children (he he!) I work part-time from home as a web designer. (Read my work at home post!). I am also trying to get back into a workout routine. (My youngest is 20 months). Due to that I am offering up some excercise advice and a quick healthly recipe for my new visitors.
Jogging
For those who have never jogged and wish to start I have passed the following tips that worked for me along to a few friends and they said it worked for them too!
1. Stretch well and walk briskly to warm up.
2. Jog (don't run!) as slowly as you can. Just a bit faster than you walk.
3. Focus on your breathing. If it gets fast, slow down.
4. Pick a target out in front of you and only jog to that point. A mailbox, driveway, tree, etc.
5. If you feel you can get past that selected point, look ahead to a new target and jog to that point.
6. Eventually, use your car to measure out 1 mile in your neighborhood and then try to run that distance.
6. If you must stop only try to stop and walk enough to catch your breathe a bit and then start again. If I need to stop, I try to stop about 10 strides before a mailbox or stop sign. Then, I know when I reach that point I have to resume running.
7. At the end of each run, sprint the last 100 yards as fast as you can!
If you try these running tips and they work for you, let me know!
Recipe:
Whole Wheat Pitas
Pesto Sauce
Tomatoes sliced
Fresh Basil
Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
Spread the Pesto sauce on the pitas. Pile on tomatoes, basil and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. A friend introduced me to this recently at a playdate and it was yummy!
If you try this recipe and love it too, let me know!
PRIZE!
My blog is giving away a one month supply of RetainerFresh Retainer Cleaner. Since the UBP site can't host anymore prizes (wordpress limit they tell me) I am giving away my prize myself. Leave a comment with why you would like the prize and who it would be for (you, your child, your friend, etc) and I will pick a winner March 15th! If you don't have a blog, leave an email addresss so I can notify you if you win!
Those visiting from the UBP '08 - well - Welcome to My Bayou Vieux! I have been blogging almost 1 year. I am a 33 year old SAHM who moved down here to good ole' New Orleans in April 2004. I love the south and I love New Orleans. I am originally from Ohio and let me tell you I don't miss all that snow you northerners are getting right now! (Although my daughter would love to play in it right now!)
I enjoy the outdoors, writing, reading, traveling and just doing fun stuff with my family. When I am not handling the children (he he!) I work part-time from home as a web designer. (Read my work at home post!). I am also trying to get back into a workout routine. (My youngest is 20 months). Due to that I am offering up some excercise advice and a quick healthly recipe for my new visitors.
Jogging
For those who have never jogged and wish to start I have passed the following tips that worked for me along to a few friends and they said it worked for them too!
1. Stretch well and walk briskly to warm up.
2. Jog (don't run!) as slowly as you can. Just a bit faster than you walk.
3. Focus on your breathing. If it gets fast, slow down.
4. Pick a target out in front of you and only jog to that point. A mailbox, driveway, tree, etc.
5. If you feel you can get past that selected point, look ahead to a new target and jog to that point.
6. Eventually, use your car to measure out 1 mile in your neighborhood and then try to run that distance.
6. If you must stop only try to stop and walk enough to catch your breathe a bit and then start again. If I need to stop, I try to stop about 10 strides before a mailbox or stop sign. Then, I know when I reach that point I have to resume running.
7. At the end of each run, sprint the last 100 yards as fast as you can!
If you try these running tips and they work for you, let me know!
Recipe:
Whole Wheat Pitas
Pesto Sauce
Tomatoes sliced
Fresh Basil
Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
Spread the Pesto sauce on the pitas. Pile on tomatoes, basil and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. A friend introduced me to this recently at a playdate and it was yummy!
If you try this recipe and love it too, let me know!
PRIZE!
My blog is giving away a one month supply of RetainerFresh Retainer Cleaner. Since the UBP site can't host anymore prizes (wordpress limit they tell me) I am giving away my prize myself. Leave a comment with why you would like the prize and who it would be for (you, your child, your friend, etc) and I will pick a winner March 15th! If you don't have a blog, leave an email addresss so I can notify you if you win!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
I'm one proud momma!
Yesterday morning My Girl and I participated in the Junior League's "Stomp Out Obesity" one-mile fun run.
This was the first race My Girl has ever participated in. I was excited to introduce her to running races as I used to do them pre-kids and enjoyed the challenge myself. I wasn't expecting much from a 5 year old. We practiced a few times running down our street to the stop sign and back. It was .2 miles roundtrip and she would be exhausted by the time we got back and often stopped several times on the way. I was doing this with her more for the experience than anything. I figure introducing her to this early in life might spark a love of something that she can continue with the rest of her life if she chooses.
We decided to join two friends from school and their moms. We figured if we did it together they would have more fun and be more likely to keep going! We expected to walk most of it. Boy did we underestimate our kids!
We got our race numbers, stretched, lined up at the starting line and off we went. Of course the kids ran like crazy at first. We kept encouraging them to slow down and pace themselves. Eventually, they seemed to get the hang of pacing. They actually ran most of the way. Occasional stops to walk, but not for very long. I know My Girl would stop to walk and say, "Carry me!" and then 15 seconds later she would take off after her friends and often times blow by them determined to keep up or take the lead. I think the crowd of runners kept her motivated and a little competitive spirit came out of her!
I made a big deal about the half-way point and kept encouraging her that she was almost done and to keep going. She smiled a lot, worked hard at running and loved slapping the hands of volunteers stationed along the race route. Near the end we could see the finish line. We just had to make a loop around and we would be done. I pointed that out. She picked up her pace. I actually had to work to keep up with her. My pace is pretty slow. I yelled from a few strides behind her encouragement to keep going and not to get too fast. About 250 yards out from the finish she stopped running and walked. I told her it was ok we could walk but when we got close and I said, "Go!" we had to sprint across the line. No sooner did I finish saying that and she yelled, "Go!" and off we went and sprinted the rest of the way! She finished at 12:01 minutes. I couldn't believe it! I was so impressed. She ran 99% of the way and actually had a decent time for a first timer! The best part of it all was one of the first things she said after the race. "I'm never doing THAT again.!"
I was so proud of her I beamed the rest of the day and told everyone I ran into who would listen. I called all relatives and shared the news! She got so tired of me talking about it she told me I wasn't allowed to tell anyone else.
Sorry honey, but I am one proud momma!
The new running shoes that made it all happen!
This was the first race My Girl has ever participated in. I was excited to introduce her to running races as I used to do them pre-kids and enjoyed the challenge myself. I wasn't expecting much from a 5 year old. We practiced a few times running down our street to the stop sign and back. It was .2 miles roundtrip and she would be exhausted by the time we got back and often stopped several times on the way. I was doing this with her more for the experience than anything. I figure introducing her to this early in life might spark a love of something that she can continue with the rest of her life if she chooses.
We decided to join two friends from school and their moms. We figured if we did it together they would have more fun and be more likely to keep going! We expected to walk most of it. Boy did we underestimate our kids!
We got our race numbers, stretched, lined up at the starting line and off we went. Of course the kids ran like crazy at first. We kept encouraging them to slow down and pace themselves. Eventually, they seemed to get the hang of pacing. They actually ran most of the way. Occasional stops to walk, but not for very long. I know My Girl would stop to walk and say, "Carry me!" and then 15 seconds later she would take off after her friends and often times blow by them determined to keep up or take the lead. I think the crowd of runners kept her motivated and a little competitive spirit came out of her!
I made a big deal about the half-way point and kept encouraging her that she was almost done and to keep going. She smiled a lot, worked hard at running and loved slapping the hands of volunteers stationed along the race route. Near the end we could see the finish line. We just had to make a loop around and we would be done. I pointed that out. She picked up her pace. I actually had to work to keep up with her. My pace is pretty slow. I yelled from a few strides behind her encouragement to keep going and not to get too fast. About 250 yards out from the finish she stopped running and walked. I told her it was ok we could walk but when we got close and I said, "Go!" we had to sprint across the line. No sooner did I finish saying that and she yelled, "Go!" and off we went and sprinted the rest of the way! She finished at 12:01 minutes. I couldn't believe it! I was so impressed. She ran 99% of the way and actually had a decent time for a first timer! The best part of it all was one of the first things she said after the race. "I'm never doing THAT again.!"
I was so proud of her I beamed the rest of the day and told everyone I ran into who would listen. I called all relatives and shared the news! She got so tired of me talking about it she told me I wasn't allowed to tell anyone else.
Sorry honey, but I am one proud momma!
The new running shoes that made it all happen!
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