Actually going through the week has been a series of ups and downs. Like life I suppose.
On Friday I had an observer in my prenatal yoga class and most of the feedback was excellent stuff for me to think about and some it was unsettling and has had me pause to think about the kind of person I am. You as a reader may not know this but I do wear my heart on my sleeve and can be very involved with how emotional I feel about my interactions with others.
I am beyond grateful for my husband who helps keep me grounded in reality, he helped me rest my mind and enjoy the weekend. By Saturday I was riding a high after finding a running group of some women I can relate to with much more ease than I can with fellow yoga teachers in most cases. My husband really helps me feel an understanding about my place in this world and reminded me about the cultural constructs I place myself in. Some are much more natural fits than others – even though I do enjoy subject matters I engage in.
In my running world this week I learned a lot more about the Polar ambassadorship I am doing for 2012 and feel so motivated to engage in the online and real-world activities they suggest. Beyond those activities I feel this surge for my joy of running. Perhaps the thrill that I can go about training injury-free has me beyond giddy. I want to dive into long-term plans but am still tempering myself to make sure my body is ready. I am going to put my body through a little series in February before making my plans through the summer season.
5 February Super Sunday 5K (I can push my son in his stroller in this race)
11 February Cupid Undie Run
19 February Frozen Foot 5K
I am back to running being a lot of fun. On Tuesday I am running with a good friend who will be working on a running project with me for a few months. I am thinking of recording a training mp3 for us to use since we will be heart rate monitor training in a couple of weeks. On Thursday I plan to run with a group that is associated with an Irish pub – run for Guinness anyone? On Saturday I will be back with the running group I had a great time with this past weekend (Black Girls Run). I am usually a solo runner but am craving camaraderie with accepting and motivating people I have fun with.
So here I am at the end of the weekend and looking back on the doubts I was considering on Friday. I can just smile that I let self-doubt creep into my head. On one hand I am glad I took time to pause to consider some big questions about myself, on the other hand I am more resolved about my intentions and how I interact with others.
Also, the week and weekend were also a sweet celebration of life with my husband. I made ceviche for the first time for one of our dinners and I have to say it was super easy and delicious. Want proof? I was able to post the recipe in a tweet.
Finally, great news I got in the last 10 minutes. My husband got approval for time off for a little family vacation in May that will include me taking a morning to do my favorite 1/2 marathon course… The Avenue of the Giants. I am a treehugger at heart and I really miss these trees. I cannot wait to introduce my husband and son to them.
I love that area of California! I wish we were headed that way this summer. Congrats to you and your husband. So glad you two were able to hook up. Glad you are finding a group that you are comfortable running with.
You are super awesome and I love hanging out with you. Hopefully we can hang out soon when we both are mobil and feeling good. Good luck with your upcoming events.
I love that area of Cali too. I got my B.S. from Humboldt and got to spend a good deal of time running among the trees and streams learning how to research, spot critters and take in the natural world up there.
I’m so glad that you got to hook up with BGR out there. The Atlanta group is huge! I wish I could attend more runs but I do it when I can. I still love the mission and how it is encouraging women who would *never* run to get out there. I support in the little ways that I can.
Avenue of the Giants looks beautiful. We have so many road half marathons here and very few of them are really pretty because they are in the city. 🙁
I really need to get back into running. Right now, I can’t say anything like it would be joyful. 🙂 Way to go with getting so involved with all the races you have coming up!
I love reading your posts. always so inspiring. I’m not a runner, but admire those who are.
Good luck with your runs, I’ve never been out that way but it looks amazing in all the pictures. Have a great week!
Have fun running! I’m a little bit envious, my running has been put on hiatus for now and I am anxious to start again!!
I love the brief on Kia’s week. I guess we should not be planning on visiting you in May. Seriously, I have to finally figure out how w can make it all happen with going to COl, since I cannot imagine to spend such a long drive in DH’s jeep and I don’t want to drive 2 cars. Have a great week. Miss ya!!
Wishing i could be a runner. im not though but reading you do these 5k are inspiring. Keep it up.Have a great week!
OMG to run through the redwoods!!! I think I have a new item for my bucket list. I lived in Cali in first and second grade and that area was my first true love. I too am planning a trip there for my 10 year anniversary in May so that I may introduce my husband to them. I will not be running this time, but I definitely have it in my sights.
MMM ceviche.. Now I’m hungry. Love your running updates and seeing pictures from your past races. One day I will be brave enough to do more than a 5k.
I am the same way regarding my emotions. And thankfully my husband keeps me gro iunded too! I love reading about all of your running. You have been an inspiration to me that runners don’t have to be a certain size or shape. You just have to enjoy it! Thank you for sharing that joy!