This Week

I have to say it feels so good to get back into the longer runs! Shorter distances are that; short, you don't have time to get in a rhythm, or a pace of your own. I have to be careful because I start daydreaming or thinking about things when I run, which is okay but I have to remember to keep my pace steady. I have found when I'm upset I run really hard and then I am dogging the last part. So today I decided to start pacing myself better. My thought with going back and starting my training over is to help me correct and push through some of my trouble areas, ultimately making me a stronger runner?
Yesterday I listened to a discussion about giving your children your undivided attention during certain conversations and situations. Though what they are telling you may not be how you would deal with that situation, listening and giving your child that few moments to talk through their thoughts and feelings may give them the confidence to go and do what they need to do or build up their relationship with you, so if/when a major conversation needs to take place they will trust you will listen to them. This goes back to setting a pace perfectly! In life we run through the motions why not take a few extra seconds to hear our loved ones and be that person that our family depends on? Why not take a few seconds off the run so that the beginning of the run is not so fast and the only enjoyment was to say look how quick I ran from A to B and not forgetting how incredibly hard it was to run from B back to A. Setting the pace and disciplining ourselves to do it correctly the first time will help with our running, work and our home/family time! Just my thought for today!