The last part of August brought a pretty happy change for me - and September was amazing (ya know, UH-MAZE-ING). Nothing serious, just an intimidatingly smart, funny, handsome distraction. No idea what is going to come of it - but I've had more fun in the last 30+ days than I have in a decade, and THAT is saying something. (I'm a fun girl, what can I say?)
I'm spending more time on me, too. I've ran more miles this week than I ever have before. Each day I've been aiming for 5 miles - which isn't much to REAL runners, but for me, it's so much more than I would've ever thought possible on a daily basis. Today, I splurged and got a Road ID bracelet and yesterday, I got a new race-day shirt. Tonight - I'm heading to the runner's store to get some new kicks. Along with my new brace, I'm hoping the shoes make my feet and knee feel new again.
This Sunday, I participate in a 10k in Spokane...yep, running a 10 on 10/10/10! On the 23rd, I've got another 5k, followed by a 10 mile race in November - and the grand finale - the reason I started running - the Seattle Half Marathon is on Sunday, November 28th. There's the notion that my finish line could have company - and that would be fantastic.
I'm so happy and relieved to be feeling renewed and refreshed - I am laughing so much and smiling so much lately - I just want to soak it in. It could last another week or longer, I'm just going to enjoy what I can while I have it. I was raised to not be selfish - to put others first, but I'm gonna go ahead and say it - this time is for me. I deserve to be carefree and laidback, and I'm SO grateful that it's happening now. I'm a really happy girl. And in case the distraction ever happens upon this - many, many thanks for reminding me what this feels like.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Fell off the planet...
Eeyikes! It's been MONTHS since I wrote!
Let's see...I finished a 5k, which turned into a 10k, I went to St Louis for the Joyce Meyer Women's Convention, and I RAPPELED DOWN A 514FT BUILDING! It has been sheer madness over the last few months.
The rappel was sheer insanity. I really wasn't that scared, until I was about 20 feet down. The step over the edge wasn't so bad, the first 10 feet weren't so bad, but in 90 degree heat on a metal facade at 4pm in direct sunlight, the next 490+ feet were a bit of a challenge. The majority of the rappelers meant to walk down the side of the building, with the assurance that your feet would be in contact with the building for the majority of the rappel. That, however, didn't happen. The wall was too hot, and no matter how hard you tried, your feet couldn't stay on the surface - good traction or not. I made it down in about 11 minutes, mostly due to the strength of my arms. I'll admit that for a few moments, the sweet Lord and I had to have a couple of pep talks. The height of the building wasn't the problem, it was the knowledge that should my arms wear out, I could potentially spend HOURS on the building, just hanging there - either waiting to be saved or to be humiliatingly lowered down. So naturally, I prayed some more and got the heck down all by myself. Immediately I thought, "I am NEVER doing that again." And now, 2 months later - I would COMPLETELY do it again. I know, I'm crazy.
I completed the Alki Beach 5k...I just didn't do it the way it was intended. It ended up being 5k just to get to the starting line, so a few others (who were from out of town and also misinformed) and I walked the 10k together. I have no idea what my finish time was, but it was a beautiful day and I was glad to finish.
The JMM conference in St. Louis was fantastic as always. Lots of fantastic info on mind, mouth, moods, and attitudes. All very helpful and encouraging. Darlene Zschech led worship - it was amazing. All in all, a fantastic trip - lots of fun volunteering - just not much rest! I met a super fun lady from Idaho, she and I shared a few meals and laughs. I'm always thrilled to meet someone new, especially if we've had such different life experiences.
I can't believe it's October!!! I'll definitely try to write more tomorrow.
God Bless!
M
Let's see...I finished a 5k, which turned into a 10k, I went to St Louis for the Joyce Meyer Women's Convention, and I RAPPELED DOWN A 514FT BUILDING! It has been sheer madness over the last few months.
The rappel was sheer insanity. I really wasn't that scared, until I was about 20 feet down. The step over the edge wasn't so bad, the first 10 feet weren't so bad, but in 90 degree heat on a metal facade at 4pm in direct sunlight, the next 490+ feet were a bit of a challenge. The majority of the rappelers meant to walk down the side of the building, with the assurance that your feet would be in contact with the building for the majority of the rappel. That, however, didn't happen. The wall was too hot, and no matter how hard you tried, your feet couldn't stay on the surface - good traction or not. I made it down in about 11 minutes, mostly due to the strength of my arms. I'll admit that for a few moments, the sweet Lord and I had to have a couple of pep talks. The height of the building wasn't the problem, it was the knowledge that should my arms wear out, I could potentially spend HOURS on the building, just hanging there - either waiting to be saved or to be humiliatingly lowered down. So naturally, I prayed some more and got the heck down all by myself. Immediately I thought, "I am NEVER doing that again." And now, 2 months later - I would COMPLETELY do it again. I know, I'm crazy.
I completed the Alki Beach 5k...I just didn't do it the way it was intended. It ended up being 5k just to get to the starting line, so a few others (who were from out of town and also misinformed) and I walked the 10k together. I have no idea what my finish time was, but it was a beautiful day and I was glad to finish.
The JMM conference in St. Louis was fantastic as always. Lots of fantastic info on mind, mouth, moods, and attitudes. All very helpful and encouraging. Darlene Zschech led worship - it was amazing. All in all, a fantastic trip - lots of fun volunteering - just not much rest! I met a super fun lady from Idaho, she and I shared a few meals and laughs. I'm always thrilled to meet someone new, especially if we've had such different life experiences.
I can't believe it's October!!! I'll definitely try to write more tomorrow.
God Bless!
M
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