Finally Facing Fears, Running Fun This Weekend and Flash LOVE Giveaway
Hey hey!
I’ve faced some serious fears this week.
The first one was finally attempting a little speed work on the treadmill. I hadn’t done any type of speed work yet this year I don’t think. The whole return of the injury, the torn labrum and the hip dysplasia again really threw me for a loop.
Not to mention I still feel like I’m recovering a bit physically and emotionally from the marathons last month also. But, after taking it super easy for the past four weeks I was ready to get a plan in place and dabble a little with some real training.
By taking things easy I’ve let myself fall deeper and deeper into this hole of fear and doubt and just not having confidence that I’ll ever be able to run again the way I want to. I’m not entirely sure I ever will and if that’s the case then I’m all about taking up recreational biking with the boys, but something is telling me it’s not over just yet.
Long story short, I have one day of intervals for the start of this training cycle. Holy smokes was I scared and nervous and really didn’t want to try them, but I did. The first one wasn’t so bad, so I went for the other three that were on the plan.
I really feel like I’m starting all over and I have a lot of work cut out for me. I’ve just let myself get too comfortable with the slowness and not really being confident in my running or having the fight I used to have.
Well, it’s time to bring it. If it’s not meant to be then that’s okay, but I’m not letting fear hold me back anymore. It’s been WAY too long. It’s such a great thing to just let go and get uncomfortable and just truly see what you can do. There is so much out there and so many of us are made for so much more than we let ourselves really try for. Let yourself have that moment where you decide to really go for what you want. Don’t let fear get in the way.
Those are some good quotes aren’t they?
I conquered another fear just tonight. We gave the cats a bath. I wish I was kidding when I say that it scares me, but I’m not. I usually get a little roughed up and tonight was no different. But, we do have two clean hairless cats that were not in the mood for photos. Here’s a “before” shot though.
There’s a lot going down this weekend with the SUJA Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon on Sunday.
We’ve got a Pro Compression shake out run Saturday morning that anyone is welcome to come to.
Our little one last year was awesome!
Those pumpkin protein muffins I made the other day came out all right. I’ve been eating them on the go in the mornings and will get that recipe up tomorrow.
Obviously there’s peanut free NuttZo involved when there’s baked goods.
Here are a couple of really important things to leave you with:
THIS lady is a rock star. I want to be a slow, long distance version of her really, really bad. What an inspiration!
Read the story and see the video here.
Also, just in case you’re not in Instagram, this is one of the best looking trophies I’ve ever seen. You too?
Ha ha ha.
A friend sent this to the hubby and I made him pass it along so I could share. You’re welcome.
Okay, there’s some serious LOVE business before I hit the sack.
The fabulous team behind Love Grown Foods, Maddy and Alex are getting hitched so we get to celebrate with a wedding GIVEAWAY! Woot!
- Winner must live in the US
- Giveaway Prize includes one of each of their FAVORITE flavors of LOVE:
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- Original Power O’s
- Cocoa Goodness Oat Clusters
- Strawberry Raspberry Hot Oats
- Blueberry Super Oats Packet
- Nuts & Seeds Super Oats
- Chocolate Mighty Flakes
All you have to do to enter to win this fabulous LOVE package is leave me a comment here on the blog.
You can choose what you want to tell me:
One thing you’re scared of that’s been holding you back and you’re ready to face. (Yes, I need company.)
Your favorite Love Grown Foods product. (Mine is currently the Chocolate Mighty Flakes and the new Super Oats single packs.)
Hurry though to comment because this is only open until midnight, PST Thursday, May 28th. Winner will be announced Friday. Sorry, it’s a quick one!
*Open to US residents only.
