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Uphill

[ 11 ] 11/14/2009 |

I am visiting my BFF and fellow Sister Christy.

Normally when we get together, we use it as an excuse NOT to exercise, to indulge in things that maybe shouldn’t, to stay up late, and the like.

This time, we decided that we would take turns watching the 5 kids (my 3 and her 2) while the other one runs.

I have visited Christy’s place a bajillion times and I love it here- it is beautiful, scenic and peaceful- BUT, I have never run through the beauty.  Today, I did.

To be honest, I wasn’t very motivated to do my run.  Our drive here yesterday ranks of one of my top 3 worst car trips with the kids (the baby crying for a major portion of it, the older two kids whining and complaining, etc).  My kids woke up way too early this morning.  My right knee was a little sore.  I wanted to sit on Christy’s front porch, drink coffee, chat with my friend and enjoy the view.

BUT, I had Christy there talking to me about my run, and where to go, and how far it was and what to watch out for.  I knew I couldn’t back down because well, she expected me to run.  Plus, I knew that she was going to do her run right after me.  A little healthy competition is always good.

So yeah, I just put one foot in front of the other and did my run.

And you know what, it wasn’t so bad.  It wasn’t the best run I have ever had, but it was decent.

During the second half, there is a HUGE hill that I had to climb and I really thought I might pass out as I was going up that hill.  I so badly wanted to throw in the towel, turn around and trot back to Christy’s place.  Did I mention how HIGH that hill was?  My legs were screaming, my heart was pumping hard, my lungs were aching for more air.  I slowed it way down and did make it up that hill.

Then, I turned around and went back down that hill.

As I paced myself, all I could think about was how my weight loss journey is like running up that hill.  Sometimes I want to throw in the towel, sometimes I get twisted around, sometimes I just want to sit on my bum and not have to work at it.  Sometimes IT IS JUST HARD.

But the end result, reaching my goals, getting healthy, feeling good about myself, that is worth every uphill battle along the way.

Keep on, keeping on, sisters and brothers.

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About lisa: I'm a runner, duathlete and future triathlete. I love to cook, drink margaritas, socialize with friends, and I laugh with my entire body. I'm the mother of three kids (ages 8, 6 and 3.5), I turn 40 years old in 2012, and I'm trying to find a peaceful acceptance with my body. I am slowly coming into my own, finding a true passion with empowering and motivating women to conquer their fear of the unknown when taking up running for the first time. View author profile.

  • britneybennett

    But didn't you feel great after you made yourself complete the run? That is the reward and it's worth it.

  • bwJen

    Running like a rockstar!! Way to kill all those excuses and run anyway!! I am proud of you!

  • http://thesassymama.blogspot.com Heather

    Good job! When it gets hard, I tell myself, it will never be harder than this, as long as I keep running. Usually helps.
    Have so much fun on your visit!

  • http://www.babytealeaves.blogspot.com Christie O.

    great great great metaphor. you are just so right. way to go, sister!!

  • http://www.melsboxofchocolates.com/ Mel @ A Box of Chocolates

    Go you for getting out there and running! I'm glad you made it work and am sure you felt better after you did it. Now you have inspired me so it's my turn to get out and run. Thanks for sharing.

  • babyboy3

    Good for you. I totally know what you mean about not wanting to do it but feeling so much better when you do it anyways. Good for you. Have fun with your BFF.

  • BrookeF

    great job. my friends in a running group and they've told her that anything you can do when you're struggling to move your legs in a different way helps (like butt kicks or knee lifts). i tried running up a bitch of a hill yesterday. i ran on my tip toes up part of the hill. running like that was difficult, but it made the hill easier to change up the muscle group i was taxing.

    i'm so proud of you!! and christy. :) it just makes me so happy to see someone share the love of running. makes me feel like not so much of a dork to see other people get excited about it.

  • anng

    Nothing like a little healthy competition to keep you going!! Way to go!!

  • babyboy3

    Good for you. I totally know what you mean about not wanting to do it but feeling so much better when you do it anyways. Good for you. Have fun with your BFF.

  • BrookeF

    great job. my friends in a running group and they've told her that anything you can do when you're struggling to move your legs in a different way helps (like butt kicks or knee lifts). i tried running up a bitch of a hill yesterday. i ran on my tip toes up part of the hill. running like that was difficult, but it made the hill easier to change up the muscle group i was taxing.

    i'm so proud of you!! and christy. :) it just makes me so happy to see someone share the love of running. makes me feel like not so much of a dork to see other people get excited about it.

  • anng

    Nothing like a little healthy competition to keep you going!! Way to go!!