Actually, I wasn't as sore as I thought I might be after a 10 miler. Honestly, I can say I am not looking forward to a repeat this week. That's funny to me. I was elated when I finally drug myself across the end of the trail mark. But it was more work than fun! I think this week I'll put something really different on my ipod to listen to and maybe that will distract me! Plus it should be easier now that I finally did it!
I never dreamed how much running would require of my mind. I really thought about it as a body activity only! But it has required a lot more than physical stamina. I have to talk to myself a lot when reaching for new goals.
I am wired kinda funny. When I am presented with something new or challenging I have a way of talking myself through it. I always think of the best case scenario. Then I contemplate what would be the absolute worst case scenario. Then mentally I can deal with whatever comes of the situation because generally it falls in between those two extremes...just kinda weird I know!
I do that thought processing no matter what it is, not just running. The whole process plays out in my mind no matter what kind of situation I am assessing. Somehow thinking about the worst possible thing that could happen helps me find a happy medium. Even with things of a Christian nature. I know God's not going to send me to hell if I mess up one time - that's the worst case right? It helps relieve the pressure of making decisions because let's face it, every answer we need is not written in the Bible in plain ole black and white. There are lots of tidbits of wisdom to help us know what to value when we are making decisions, but it's not going to say in Proverbs 32:19 - yes - move to that new apartment next week!
I don't think God gets mad at some of the things we call failures. And I think if we tried something and it didn't go just like we planned (like lots more pain than fun on a 10 miler!!).. it doesn't mean we failed. It may mean we learned a valuable lesson - in which case it's a win! We do need our brains to serve God. Whatever you do don't turn it off! Keep thinking! Keep trying.. we'll get to our goals eventually.. and remember nothing is a true failure if we learned from it.
I never dreamed how much running would require of my mind. I really thought about it as a body activity only! But it has required a lot more than physical stamina. I have to talk to myself a lot when reaching for new goals.
I am wired kinda funny. When I am presented with something new or challenging I have a way of talking myself through it. I always think of the best case scenario. Then I contemplate what would be the absolute worst case scenario. Then mentally I can deal with whatever comes of the situation because generally it falls in between those two extremes...just kinda weird I know!
I do that thought processing no matter what it is, not just running. The whole process plays out in my mind no matter what kind of situation I am assessing. Somehow thinking about the worst possible thing that could happen helps me find a happy medium. Even with things of a Christian nature. I know God's not going to send me to hell if I mess up one time - that's the worst case right? It helps relieve the pressure of making decisions because let's face it, every answer we need is not written in the Bible in plain ole black and white. There are lots of tidbits of wisdom to help us know what to value when we are making decisions, but it's not going to say in Proverbs 32:19 - yes - move to that new apartment next week!
I don't think God gets mad at some of the things we call failures. And I think if we tried something and it didn't go just like we planned (like lots more pain than fun on a 10 miler!!).. it doesn't mean we failed. It may mean we learned a valuable lesson - in which case it's a win! We do need our brains to serve God. Whatever you do don't turn it off! Keep thinking! Keep trying.. we'll get to our goals eventually.. and remember nothing is a true failure if we learned from it.
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