Then two weeks ago my hip started hurting to the point that it was painful to walk on it for about a week. I guess I knew at that point that I wouldn't be meeting my goal this summer of running a half-marathon.
But, I'm okay with it. Really I am. I'm disappointed that I didn't accomplish my goal because for 5 weeks I worked really hard. I got up at 6am and ran when I didn't feel like it. I even ran 9 miles one night.
Mostly, I can look back on this summer and know that I set a goal that was pretty lofty in all reality. I know there are always unexpected hiccups in life, and especially with small children: illnesses, teething, waking in the night etc. Right now in this season of life, being mom trumps all else.
I'm proud that I reached for a goal. If we never reach for anything new or out of sight we'll never grow.
I learned that a lot of what we think we can't do is mental not physical. The body has amazing abilities to keep going long after the mind has given up.
I learned that I'm more capable and stronger than I ever knew.
I learned that I need to do more to take care of myself in the midst of taking care of others. I'm a better wife, mother, person when I do.
I learned that even when I make plans life can come along and change them.
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You may not have won the race, but you're a winner in our eyes!! We think you're the best! Like Paul in 2 Timothy 4:6-8 your eye is on the big prize..the only one that matters in life.
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