The last time I ran, long long ago, my shoulder hurt for a few days following. I used that as an excuse to not get out and run for the rest of the week. The weeks following I continued to use that excuse and added to it the excuse of stress of work and lack of sleep. Truth be told, I just didn't feel like trying to fight running with one arm and causing any discomfort. I was just not feeling like running.
One of the side effects of not running is that my eating habits have been suffering. I just have a hard time keeping my diet clean, healthy, and in check when I am not exercising. I think there is something physiological about cravings and how much physical activity we participate in. There is just a very real difference in what I crave and how much I eat when I am being sedentary.
Last night I got to bed at a decent time, so this morning it was a whole lot easier to get up when the alarm went off at 4:30. I was up and at it immediately which felt good as a change. I don't think it was by chance that as I was doing my morning devotions that the scripture was James 1:22-25. It was just very encouraging to me this morning considering all I have been going through lately.
I made it off to the gym this morning for a 2 mile run on the treadmill. It was a difficult 2 miles as my lungs were not being shy about telling me that I have not been doing this to them lately.... and they were not happy. I persevered and hit the 2 mile mark. This was a great accomplishment because I wanted to give up at the half mile mark.
Keep encouraging me..... I will get back there.
Tim Wilson - blog.262quest.com
Hi Tim,
ReplyDeleteGood for you for doing a 2 mile treadmill run today! This is a very significant victory for you. Every battle you win helps banish the "inertia monster" further & further into oblivion!
What you wrote about one's level of physical activity (& all of its cascading effects) is so true! The states of running & not running at times seem to have profound polar-opposite effects upon one's mind, soul, & body!
All the more reason to get out there & fight the good fight, eh? ;-)
-C
Tim,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the two miles, sometimes just getting back on the horse is harder than the saddle sores that the ride can leave. I do like that verse.
Now I just need to keep it going. One day is great, but I need to sustain it. This will be a battle with how my next month looks.... but I will do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys for stopping by and continuing to read as I haven't been the best inspiration lately! :)
Nice job! I definitely agree that there seems to be a correlation between the amount of craving and the amount of exercise!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting that scripture. Somedays are harder than other but just keep your eyes focused on the journey ahead and it will carry you through!!!
ReplyDeleteFor me, I just keep thinking about crossing that finish line after my first marathon! It is a dream of mine!
Keep pressing on!
Great verse Tim. You'll get back into it I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen and Andrew! It is good to get feedback and hear from you!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the short reply, just checking in quickly while out of town.
Tim
Nice job! I definitely agree that there seems to be a correlation between the amount of craving and the amount of exercise!
ReplyDeleteNow I just need to keep it going. One day is great, but I need to sustain it. This will be a battle with how my next month looks.... but I will do it!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys for stopping by and continuing to read as I haven't been the best inspiration lately! :)