Busy days have sprouted busier days, without fitting in my runs. Among all of the choices I make, I must choose me. Today, I did that and tonight I feel fulfilled. It was hot and I ran a too slow for 4 miles, but I did it and that's what matters. My iPod provided music, my Garmin provided structure, my mind provided wandering, and my body provided strength. The result was pure pleasure.
Some things did not get done today, but that happens everyday -- what changes is what gets done or not. I am glad that my running got done today! I will relish that accomplishment while I collect my thoughts as the day draws to a close.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Chosen Luxury - Running Revamp - Garmin Forerunner Trainer
Tonight, I downloaded the Garmin Training Center CD for my latest luxury, a Gramin Forerunner 205/305 GPS-enabled trainer for runners. This is fabulous!
Obtaining this product was simple with the new system I have in place, given that I want what I want when I want it. Often, I get overwhelmed with information/product overload. Now, rather than searching too much for not, I simply spend a bit of time on Consumer Search, part of about.com, and decide what product would satisfy my needs. Then, after a quick switch to the Amazon website, my research and purchase are complete. A day or two later, my chosen luxury arrives, and I am stresslessly satisfied.
I have run several times with my Garmin, with huge success. After taking the few minutes to download the Traning Center, I have discovered a new toy that will bring me such pleasure.
While I could spend too much time with my new toy, I am satisfied to know that my satisfaction is high regardless of my use level. For example, I have not even begun to understand the heart rate functions. I can save them for another day. For now, I will digest the fun I have had thus far....
Obtaining this product was simple with the new system I have in place, given that I want what I want when I want it. Often, I get overwhelmed with information/product overload. Now, rather than searching too much for not, I simply spend a bit of time on Consumer Search, part of about.com, and decide what product would satisfy my needs. Then, after a quick switch to the Amazon website, my research and purchase are complete. A day or two later, my chosen luxury arrives, and I am stresslessly satisfied.
I have run several times with my Garmin, with huge success. After taking the few minutes to download the Traning Center, I have discovered a new toy that will bring me such pleasure.
While I could spend too much time with my new toy, I am satisfied to know that my satisfaction is high regardless of my use level. For example, I have not even begun to understand the heart rate functions. I can save them for another day. For now, I will digest the fun I have had thus far....
Monday, July 11, 2011
Taking time
I have been so busy, and haven't made the time for Blogger. I want to fit this in among the few things I doing for myself. Presently, I am collecting myself while my husband and son aren't home,an extreme rarity. My thoughts are many, but the words are few. The two will come equal this month, which will help me stay sane.
Recently, I decided that the most important thing I can do for myself is to run or cross train each day. This choice has been a wise one! Overall, I am feeling much more strong in so many ways.
Recently, I decided that the most important thing I can do for myself is to run or cross train each day. This choice has been a wise one! Overall, I am feeling much more strong in so many ways
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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.
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.
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.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Weekly Wanderings -- Week 7
This was a busy and scattered week, with lots going on. Each day brought new challenges. Fortunately, as I am in a good place personally, I was able to go with the flow and live life as it unfolded. Perhaps I would be charaterized mostly as a proud plugger.
I still have not incorporated the last 2 healthiest food selections -- barley and lentils. I will fit them in before month end. In the meantime, I am so satisfied with the many healthiest food selections that I have continued to incorporate.
My fit focus was absolutely awesome, with 4 fulfilling runs! Three of them were outside, and totally reenergizing. One run was at the gym, but was a success because I tracked the bit of speed I am rediscovering. Twice, I specifically recall thinking that I did not have time for a fun -- life was getting in the way. Instead of following those thoughts, I fortunately forced myself to fit me in.
Significantly, each day I was able to cross at least one item off my life list. Some items carry with them my inadequacies and insecurities. Crossing them off, therefore, brings such success.
Too much of my brain is bogged down with readjusting and refocusing which of my many roles holds the primary position. Part of this preoccupation derives from one of my exhusband's significant statements, which expressed his feelings that he was third after my job and my family. Though those words were spoken more than a decade ago, they still haunt me more or less.
This week, roles of mother, employee, and runner competed for the primary position. I am concerned about the roles that did not even make it to the tertiary position. Time will tell what will happen with those concerns.... For now, I will remind myself that I only can do my best, which will have to be enough.
I still have not incorporated the last 2 healthiest food selections -- barley and lentils. I will fit them in before month end. In the meantime, I am so satisfied with the many healthiest food selections that I have continued to incorporate.
My fit focus was absolutely awesome, with 4 fulfilling runs! Three of them were outside, and totally reenergizing. One run was at the gym, but was a success because I tracked the bit of speed I am rediscovering. Twice, I specifically recall thinking that I did not have time for a fun -- life was getting in the way. Instead of following those thoughts, I fortunately forced myself to fit me in.
Significantly, each day I was able to cross at least one item off my life list. Some items carry with them my inadequacies and insecurities. Crossing them off, therefore, brings such success.
Too much of my brain is bogged down with readjusting and refocusing which of my many roles holds the primary position. Part of this preoccupation derives from one of my exhusband's significant statements, which expressed his feelings that he was third after my job and my family. Though those words were spoken more than a decade ago, they still haunt me more or less.
This week, roles of mother, employee, and runner competed for the primary position. I am concerned about the roles that did not even make it to the tertiary position. Time will tell what will happen with those concerns.... For now, I will remind myself that I only can do my best, which will have to be enough.
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