I'm only 4 chapters into it, but I'm hooked. I recently went to a book-reading that was being hosted by some awesome running moms at my church. Sarah Bowen Shea was there to read excerpts from the book she co-authored, Run Like a Mother. I had heard good things about this book and thought I'd check it out. Truthfully, I wasn't really in the mood to go to the reading, but I had a feeling there would be something there, just something, that could really help me. And there was.
To start, I should let you know that the last nine months for me (since Tyson was born) have been characterized by what you'd probably call "baby blues." I've been craving order in my life, rest, change, something different. Change needs to happen and since I know the Lord and that His will for me is not to live in anxiety and sadness, but to have peace and a joyful heart, I know I need to do something about the way I've been feeling.
So anyway, after the reading on Wednesday night, I brought the book home and dove into it.
I.love.this.book. There's so much I love about it so far that I really can't go into it all or I'd be writing a way-too-long blog entry. But basically, I love that the authors come right out and admit that running is not easy and that getting up early to do it is not fun. I love that they express why they do it anyway, why they make it fit into their insanely busy schedules, why they accept no excuses. I was especially hooked when reason number 1 for one of the authors was (in my own words) the mental high from running that helps combat depression. I'm completely sold.
So I've got a plan. I'm going to run like a mother. No more excuses. This night owl is going to become an early bird (yikes!!!) and I'm going to do something that might actually make me feel better.
So here's to a fresh start and a new blog. Stay posted!
(I will still be updating my boo-momma blog, as well. I'll be posting my family stuff there. It's private, so if you want to follow it, send me your e-mail address and I'll add you!)
Ooh, inspiring! I'll be reading carefully and seeing if it's a book I should read as well :).
ReplyDeleteAudrey, I read these two posts in backwards order. I can totally relate to your baby blues. Oddly, I felt some of the same shortly after bringing Lucy home. I needed the running high. I needed to feel some kind of accomplishment and order. Something I could complete and feel good about.
ReplyDeleteSo glad RLAM is inspiring you, it's been a huge inspiration for me. Can't wait to see your journey! It's really helped me to commit to some "races"...it keeps me motivated to run during my weeks, for fear of not being prepared for the race. I'm doing the Hot Buttered Run with my sister in law, Rachel, on the sunday after thanksgiving...there's several of us doing that one, you should join us! I'm doing the 5K.
You go Audrey! That is awesome! I'm already inspired, and you're just getting started!
ReplyDeletePraying this is a great start for you!
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