To Run

The moment my feet hit the grass on the soccer field, I knew I'd love the sport...even if I wasn't any good at it. Initally, they placed me in full back..which meant I was either not good or I was good and just a great defensive player. I would have to go for the latter..I truly wasn't that good. However, I loved to play and one day I was placed in the center and I had my chance to run the field and actually assist a goal. I was invigorated...mainly because I actually got to run for once. Our team was pretty decent and I rarely had to leave my post, but this time I got to really play. I played a little in high school, but didn't try out for varsity because I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up with them, so I kept to my beloved choir and drama instead. Running has been something I've enjoyed doing because it's an instant gratification. Just to start running is encouraging. To lace up your shoes and hit the pavement, however slow or fast you may go, is an accomplisment of self and for me, of spirit. After I had my son in 2007, one way I thought to get my baby weight off was to run and I did, most mornings. I worked my way up to 2 miles, to three and before I could further I became pregnant with my daughter when my son was 14 months. So after having her, I ran my first 5k when she was two months and then I ran a 4.7mile run a month later. Ever since then I have struggled to keep it up. I've run two 5ks this fall and am running a 5 mile in a week..but I haven't been consistent. My hectic life has kept me from devoting myself to it, but that is why I am blogging. November 1, I have committed myself to running again. No distractions from other workouts or plans, running for my weight, running for my family, but mostly because God has asked me to. When I prayed for direction on how to get in the best shape for my body, I felt the Lord impress upon me two exercises: running and Yoga. Another thing I love is Yoga. It makes you feel amazing and it's amazing to be able to do those poses. So, I am writing to keep myself plugged in and focused on the task set before me, remembering always that it is God who has created me and He knows me best.