Why wait?

I have been planning to remake myself, thinking about what form the process and I would take. During 2009, I took what I now view as steps. They were not enough. Things are going well, but I want more. This remaking will include changes to by body, mind, and spirit. I will get more fit. I will learn something new each day. I will use a positive attitude to help others.

The 2009 steps included running, but too sporadically. I ran 4 races: a 5K in March; a 10K in April; a 5K in June; and the 7.1 mile Falmouth Road race in August. Toward the end of the year, I was trying to get into a routine. It did not work too well. In November, I had my annual physical exam. I gained 8 pounds since my prior annual. They are not too much in and of themselves. However, I don’t want to make such a weight gain an annual occurrence.

I have been working at my job so many hours. Generally, it’s okay because I like what I am doing and I have enough flexibility still to spend time with my Son, who turned 6 at the end of December. I am getting quite a bit of satisfaction from my job. I am learning, but want to learn more outside my job, simply for the sake of learning.

My life has been too secluded. I have tried to reach out to others with varied success. Helping others always has been important to me. I have resolved myself, for now, to helping my Son and my 89 year old Mother. I also have to help myself because when I do I am a better woman, mother, daughter, wife, and employee.

During a recent conversation with a health care professional, I had a real awakening. I explained that life gets in the way of my running. Then, I realized that running is part of my life, and has to be fit in. Fitting me in is critical.

Several weeks ago, a neighbor mentioned running a half marathon to raise money for a charitable foundation. Wow, that would be perfect for me, and just what I need as a structure for my remaking. It will happen. I am ready. Currently, I am laying a foundation. Most importantly, I am getting into an exercise routine. There is no reason to wait. It is time to remake!