Well is it hot enough for ya!!??!!?
Tough times for running outside.... good thing I have a wonderful friend with a gym in their building that happens to be right next to my work so I can do my 3 mile short runs during the week inside on the treadmill (more on the treadmill later)...
Last Friday I headed out to Staten Island for a visit with my Godmother (Aunt Marie) and my cousin Linda - then a friends wedding on Saturday. I knew I had to get in my miles ...
Besides the week being one of the hardest I've had in a long while for personal reasons (aka my heart being completely broken) the heat, seeing my Aunt Marie who I love (but it's also bittersweet because we both miss my mother so much, she was her best best girlfriend) and anticipating getting my period (feeling exhausted and bloated) .... it was just rough for the life of the curly one... so I tried to plan ahead - it's the only way to succeed, for me, I've learned...
I mapped out my miles on mapmyrun.com.... and told my godmother and cousin ahead of time that I needed to run (so people are prepared for the commitment I've made to myself) and just took it moment by moment.
Funny that the area that I was running (Midland/South Beach Staten Island) was where we used to hang out during High School and spent a lot of time partying with friends... so that was a good distraction of memories...
I ran Friday night at the point where the heat wasn't so bad. Finished and was rewarded by a beautiful completely home cooked meal from Aunt Marie! Linda and I ate and talked and I got to sit with Aunt Marie until we all went to bed...
Saturday morning, alarm went off at 6:30am... UGH... but I had to do it.... better than laying in bed feeling miserable right!??!? I had a small cup of coffee with Aunt Marie who was of course up at the time all 82 year olds are up (6am!)... and then set out.... it was truly beautiful, and again, not too hot because it was early. I ran along the beach and the boardwalk with many other folks who seemed to have the same objective as me... it was a slow - long run for me... BUT I DID IT.... and as "uncomfortable" as I may have been, I was so comforted when I drank my mimosa later at the wedding (that was on the same boardwalk as I had just run on) knowing I had done my work for the day!
We also had a beautiful breakfast before the wedding with my brother, sis-in-law and goddaughter that came over to say hi... great exercise, family and wonderful food all before 11am on a Saturday .... you can't start off much better than that!
Running is really difficult for ME in particular when I'm having an emotionally hard time. I know a lot of people get out there and feel it's a release... but I haven't gotten to that point yet. So doing all this was just a major major accomplishment for me... if I can do it - I know anyone can do it...
Theresa & John's wedding was incredibly inspiring to say the least... and at a point where I was questioning why I believe in love, it made me remember why.... and to have faith... that someday, at some point, I will find someone that will love me for everything I am... good and bad... difficult and easy... because love isn't about being easy - it's about so much more than that.
I got to see Theresa marry the man that she truly felt was her partner in life... and that was such a gift in itself. Also got to spend time with my college friends and sorority sisters, and I have to say, I'm so proud of the place we are all in with our lives... and it was such a joy to spend that time with them. Another reward for running that morning!!! :)
Saturday night I went home, rested and pretty much slept all day Sunday... Monday was my day off... and Tuesday (yesterday) I did my 3 miles on the treadmill ... I have to say - I am not a huge fan of the treadmill or running inside. However, it's a great way to push for better time (minutes per mile)... and that's exactly what I did yesterday. I was able to run 3 miles in about 28 minutes.... finally running under a 10 minute mile. Friday / Saturdays "brutal runs" were more like 11-12 minute miles, but that was because of all the "x" factors... :)
So all in all, a HUGE week for me... and I anticipate many many huge weeks to come... and I look forward to continuing to share all this with you all...
Thank you for reading... and for continuing to support me...
If you can - please make a donation to the marathon - I would really appreciate it.... I need to raise another $500 by July - so please feel free to spread the word... :) Here's the link ... any donation is graciously accepted!!!!
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=258247&lis=1&kntae258247=E7B6F4E6697A4EC79A8488AAF62EB2D7&supId=210702758
Next week, going the the nutritionist to get some help with the food issues and energy... this week acupuncture to help align my spirit ... (and as my doc said, a "dragon" treatment to fight to reclaim my balance!)
LOVE and KEEP RUNNING,
Curly
xoxoxo
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