Sunday, April 4, 2010

New Beginnings

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4

Today was a beginning of a new chapter, for me, of sorts - I was baptized! It was an incredible experience that I was blessed enough to share with my sister (my bff), my brother-in-law, and my nephews Brady and Masen (double-gift getting to watch the boys be baptized). It has been something that I have always wanted to do, but my fear of water has always kept me from it, which sounds so ridiculous when I write it, or say it out loud. Talk about letting the devil dictate something to you. Thankfully, Dawnie set everything in motion and finally I did it! And it feels GREAT! My Lord is always there for me and as this next chapter on my life begins...well, only the Lord knows what will come next. I am excited and thankful that I can turn it over to Him and He will direct me. How refreshing!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

My first 10K...well kind of...

Yesterday, I completed my first 10K.....well sort of.... I walked a big portion of it, but I finished it, which I think is the important part. But, it made me ask, "How do people actually get to the point where they can run six miles, or 13.2 for a half marathon, or 26 for a marathon?" Can I really do this? But, I feel like I need to keep working towards this goal. The easiest thing to do would be to say that running isn't for me and move on to something else. But, I don't want to quit. I want to have the satisfaction of starting out at something, not being good at it at all (ahhh...yes, flashbacks to high school and being horrible, HORRIBLE at cheerleading), but working hard and getting the satisfaction of becoming capable, becoming -dare one say- good at it. Do others get to the point where it is easier to say forget it and move on and not get the satisfaction of achieving the goal, or is it just me? I think that somewhere along the way, I have lost a bit of my "fight" or my "try." Maybe continuing to work towards my goal of running will help me rediscover that girl that worked so hard to make the cheerleading squad. I will keep you posted.

On a different note. London's Run was wonderful. It was incredible seeing so many people come together for such a wonderful cause, to see such unity and community support. The organizers of London's Run do an incredible job. It is a positive, uplifting experience and I am honored that I was part of Team Natalie. I am already looking forward to next year.

Blessings to you!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Ahhh....frustration...

Well friends, my attempt to start running and training for my first 10K, was sidelined on day 2. Needless to say, I am so frustrated. I started my training program this past Monday...I was so excited, it went so well. I am using a training application that I downloaded on my iPhone, and it is great. On Tuesday, I was ready for day 2 of my training. I headed out and am on my merry way and my foot and ankle start hurting. I finished my run/walk, going three miles, but was unable to train on Wednesday and have been sidelined, pretty much, since then.

Here is my question, to my running friends....what do you think caused this? I didn't twist my ankle or anything like that....and what are your recommendations to get back on my feet, or should I say foot.

Until next time...I hope that you are having success with your new years goals.