Monday, May 18, 2009

Hurts So Good...Again.

Saturday morning I woke up and it was 39 degrees outside and very windy. Called Billie and for two minutes we both tried to come up with a really good reason to get out of our long run.  We had some doozies, but in the end knew we needed to, as Nike used to say, Just Do It.

On the schedule:  Seven Miles.  SEVEN.

We headed to the trails in bigger city.  During miles 1,2, and 3 I spent my time hoping I might twist my ankle or something so that I'd have an excuse to stop, turn around and go home.  No such luck.

By about mile 4 I felt pretty good...over half way there.

Miles 6-7 felt a little bit euphoric...I can't quite describe it.  But it was good :)  Billie and I were so excited to not only have completed are longest run yet, but that it actually felt good at the end.

Now, I realize 99% of the people that read this blog probably don't give a rip about  these details...and that's ok.    But for me, these are not just details, they're break-throughs!  Physically,spiritually, and emotionally.
I picked up this book on Saturday.  Several people I know in real life have used this plan to run a marathon.  I have no marathon plans....yet...but the book deals a lot with the mental aspects of running, which I completely need for this 1/2 mary.   AND, for each mental limit I've placed on myself physically, I find one that I've also placed on myself spiritually.  

Here's to changing the way I think and allowing God to do what I've said is impossible.  He gets the glory for all of it...every little bit.

18 comments:

  1. AWESOME!!! Seven miles!! That IS a marathon to me. Congrats!

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  2. I think you experienced the "runner's high".....congratulations on your accomplishment and the wonderful rush of endorphins! You're an inspiration to your readers. Keep on keeping on!

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  3. wow! I have to say that I am so impressed with how you have stuck with your goal!! Way to go Sarah! It is inspiring!

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  4. Sarah, I think this is wounderful! Congrats!Hope you are having great day!Please keep me in your prayers! Blessings, Faye

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  5. I'm enjoying hearing about your running. I think darn it Sara, why don't you get your butt in gear...
    Then I head out on my bike and two blocks later curse the wind for being so dang cold.

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  6. congrats on your breakthrough(s)!!

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  7. I love the running details...helps me keep motivated!!! Like today when I'm sitting inside reading blogs when I should be out for a run...

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  8. Seven miles! Wow, I am so proud of you. I know if I really wanted to I'd only make it may 1/7 mile! Congrats!

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  9. I have been so inspired by these running blogs, that I actually decided to start running!

    Im on my second week and though I still walk more than I run, I am working on it.

    Keep goin' girl!

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  10. I've heard if you can run 1/2 of the distance, you are good to go! ???? Congrats on running through the "not want to" right into the "can do" and almost to the "would love to!"

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  11. Yay for you! I seriously can't imagine it. I did my three miles this morning and thought I was awesome. I think it had something to do with the weather being cooler. As I ran the last mile, I thought I could have probably done one more, but didn't have time because of the funeral. I will push myself to 4 miles one day this week or maybe next.

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  12. You inspire me. That's the truth.

    And um...I have a post scheduled with this same title. Now it's going to look like I copied :) Just sayin'

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  13. I am very encouraged by your running posts. I begin my 3rd week tomorrow of my Couch Potato to 5K run in 9 weeks. I have not come to the point of being able to run as much as I walk but I am still hanging in there. You encourage me not to quit. Thanks.

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  14. Way to go! I love to read your running posts...so inspiring.

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  15. I love reading about your runs.....the first couple of miles I find are always the hardest. Good for you on 7 miles!!!

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  16. GO Sarah Go! And don't stop writing about running. You know I love it.

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  17. that is a huge deal... way to go!!!

    after the move i am wanting to start running again... reading all your blogs about it has motivated me. :)

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