Walsh Wanderings - Week 9 - readjusting the remaking

It is time to readjust and for doing, rather than reacting, thinking, and writing.  This week 9 included only one run, which was great but not nearly enough.  That means that in 2 weeks I fit me in (for running) only 2 times.  While I certainly was productive on other fronts, I need to fit me in for running as much as I need so many other things.

I think that I was failing to focus, and to live in what Dale Carnegie terms, day-tight compartments.  I am doing so many things, and have three times more that I want to be doing.  However, I have to remember that I can only do one thing at a time.  Also, it's okay that my writing, reading, researching, sorting, eBaying, organizing, redecorating, renovating, socializing, and cleaning get fit in less than desired, or not at all.  They need to be fit in around and after running, working, mothering, and eating properly.    

The negative effects of not running already are setting in; I am fighting sickness, tiredness, restlessness, and grumpiness.  Fortunately, I have not gained weight from this recklessness.  However, mentally, emotionally, and physically, I feel less fit for sure.

I will take this lapse as another learning experience regarding the benefits of running, which again are realized in the negative by not running.  Already this week, I have run twice (slow and steady) and feel reengergized.  Being proactive than reactive once again prevails!

This lap of my remaking will be powered by the following recent Runner's World quote of the day by marathon winner Julie Isphording:

Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way.  Run often and run long, but never outrun your joy of running.

Walsh Wanderings - Week 8

This week was not my own, but was a different kind of success.  By choice, I made my job and my son priorities because it was the end of the month and school vacation week. 

I ended up only running once, on the treadmill.  The almost 3.5 miles were fabulous.  Though additional running didn't happen, I was active, with walks, bowling, tubing, and fresh air.  Most importantly, my son took snowboarding lessons over the weekend, which was my chosen luxury.  As a child, I didn't take many lessons, though I learned so much.  I want my son to be exposed to as many activities as possible, and to learn some of them properly with instruction.

My food focus remained, and was incorporated nicely into a busy week.

So far this year, no two weeks have been the same, or even similar.  Ultimately, this diversity is my chosen existence.  However, it makes getting into a routine rather difficult.

Food Focus - Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

Hearty Beef and Barley Soup


Above is the link to the McCormick recipe I used to incorporate the last of the 30 healthiest foods, barley. It was yummy! The penultimate food was lentils, which I ended up using as a side with spices and vegetables.

February was a success, having incorporated all of the selections from Real Simple's 30 healthiest foods list. Many of them now are regulars in my diet. Others will be Incorporated on a monthly basis.