All through college and with a divorce, 3 teens, a dying father, and all the little stressors in my life, I used to say over and over in my head, "Just Do It." The famous Nike slogan got my papers written, court cases resolved, and helped me in taking care of Dad. I try to remind others to live by those 3 little words. They are so powerful.
Into my first week of 1/2 marathon training, I find myself saying those words to myself daily. I also just learned a new one, "Inhale God, exhale the devil." (BTW, I refuse to capitalize the devil. He isn't worth the time.) The new mantra has helped me sleep, relax, and keep focused. By the time I do it 6 or 7 times, I can't remember why I was stressed in the first place. It's kinda cool. It also helps me breathe through the running when I would usually give up. I think I am going to use both of these on race day.
Week one is going well: Monday I ran 2 miles and power walked for an hour, Tuesday was Zumba, today I ran 2 miles this morning and am walking again after school and before bowling, tomorrow will be Zumba, Friday is rest day, and Saturday is my 4 mile run.
I am also on a 5 day diet to kick start my metabolism and clear my system. My stomach has been messed up since fall and I am trying get rid of it being an issue in my everyday life.
Balance, everyday is balance.
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