Running Running Running...through my mind

I want to be a runner so badly! I'm sooo not. I run for release and I always feel so good after a little run, but I am also such a wuss about it. A few months ago I convinced my cousin and a few of our friends to run the Canyonlands Half Marathon. Then I decided I didn't have time to train for it, so I bailed...they're still running. So, then I decided that I DO want to train for a Half, but just not run in one. Really, the only reason I ever wanted to do it was to tell myself that I can run 13 miles. Anyway, I've started my little training schedule this week and so far I'm only running 3 milers, which is a good little start. Here's the thing though...I get soo bored whether I'm outside or at the gym. I find myself estimating songs until I'm done, or counting laps, or minutes, or anything, really. What am I going to do when I get to the longer runs?? How do you keep your mind off of the actual running? I want to enjoy the run whilst I'm doing it, as much as I enjoy it after I'm done. Any suggestions, or am I a crazy person?!

Remember When...

Remember when you were in elementary school and you kept thinking "Gosh, I can't wait until I'm a grown up and my parents won't tell me what to do anymore. I can do whatever I want!"

Remember when you were in high school and you kept thinking, "Gosh, I can't wait until I'm in college and I can make my own schedule. No more getting up early for me!"

Remember when you were in college and you kept thinking, "Gosh, I can't wait until I graduate. I'll have so much free time when I'm just working 8:00-5:00 every day! Being an adult will be awesome!"

What happened to that?? How come nobody told us about all the other stuff you have to do when you're an adult? Nobody mentioned church callings, running businesses, supporting relationships, keeping full time jobs, maintaining social lives, paying bills, being parents, holidays...

Yeesh! They could at least give us more than 24hr days, don't you think?? What a rip off...

I think I choose the days of the Easter Bunny and Santa and recess...yup, I choose that. Anyone else?

It's a Pretzel Miracle!

Remember this?

Well don't worry...I found the other half - and not just in the bag! ;) It's a Pretzel miracle!

Reminder

I've been feeling a little overwhelmed lately, and not so much with the stress of the holidays, but with the stress of life in general, I guess. It's a good stress, bc it's all positive. It's just that sometimes I feel like I'm just running so fast all the time that I'm going to miss stuff along the way. So this is for me. I'm taking a minute to stop and remember what this time of year is about; stopping to breathe for a minute, and stopping to remember to keep things simple. That's why I love this picture. Simple. Beautiful. Peaceful.