Here's what I decided- I'm going to keep the blog up, but I'm going to take the pressure off and just shoot for an update post once a month.
So, with no further ado, here's what went on at Meerdink Manor in January...
The new year brought with it the desire for change. Not Barack Obama change, but more of a personal, internal one. I mentioned before on this blog that I have a difficult time connecting with people, and I am very shy. That was the first thing I wanted to change this year. I'm tired of being scared of people, and missing out on relationships and activities that I know would do me some good. Its time to get a little uncomfortable and step out of my bubble. So I have been focusing on that a little, trying to interact with more people and involve myself in more social/community/group activities. I feel really good so far. And I am really hopeful that I'll be able to overcome my obstacles.
One thing I did was join a group called Marathon Makeover. It is a 40 week program that gets you ready and able to run a marathon by October. It has long been my desire to run a marathon- and I don't want to wait any more. Now some of you may remember my training disaster of a year in 2009. I set out to train for a half marathon- but was first interrupted by the need for a hysterectomy, and then injury after injury due to over training. So, I was told by my doctor not to run, or I would cause myself permanent damage. I took 2010 off (for the most part- every now and then I would start to feel better, push myself, and get injured again...) and now I am ready to go. The reason I chose the MM program is because I need the direction and guidance of a coach, and I need to not push too hard or too fast. The program spends the first ten weeks just walking, preparing and strengthening the body for the more strenuous training to come. I've got to tell you the by the second week I was telling myself, "I'm just going to start running, walking is boring..." etc. But my coach is pounding it into me that I am to NOT run yet. If I run now, I'll get injured later on. I am thankful for that- I have a hard time pacing myself, and this is helping me to learn. Anyway, I'm super excited to be doing this. I'm going to be running the marathon with my dad- it will be his first one as well.
We've been able to have a few really nice Saturdays with the boys- getting back to our Weekend Warrior days. Its been great to spend some no-stress time as a family. Our weeks have been full, and January was a very stressful month, but our Saturdays were rejuvenating to our spirits. Walking waterfront park in Portland, feeding the birds, watching a crazy wedding at Voodoo Doughnuts, playing on a giant jungle gym, and just being spontaneous have been the way of the Saturday in January, and we hope it to continue through the year.
I guess that's it for now... I'll catch you next month. peace.
3 comments:
Carrie, I think that you have set two amazing goals!! I know that you will be able to accomplish them both, don't give up! I had the same goal 8 years ago to push myself out of my comfort zone to make some new friends, it was a long process, but I am still friends with the women I met 8 years ago, and one of them is a very close friend that I cherrish dearly. I know you will be blessed greatly by doing this.
Carrie, I am so excited to hear more about your marathon journey. I hope you will share it with me. I would love to have you come visit me at the "homestead" and just hang out. I think you are pretty awesome!! Good for you for stepping out of your comfort zone!
Hey girl, first I soooooo miss you. Can you believe we met over 10 years ago. I wish we lived closer and could hang out.
I so understand what you are saying. I still try to get out of my comfort zone and meet new people. It is hard being in the military for that, cause we are moving every 2-3 years and then pretty much start over.
I love your marathon goal. You go girl. I am behind you all the way. And doing it with your dad....awesome(:
As to keeping up with your Blog, I am sure if you look at mine from time to time, I only get to it from time to time. I do get frustrated with it but tell myself you can only do what you can do....I tell myself that for a lot of things(:
It is always great to hear from you when you have the time. I hope we can keep in touch more but I do understand. Good luck with everything adn I cant wait to hear/read your monthly updates(:
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