Why Did I Start Running?

I was never athletic because I believed that I couldn't be. Which was wrong.

I've gotten older and realized I am an athletic person and I had missed out on so many opportunities as a girl only because people told me I was a girl, I wasn't strong enough, I was not made for it, I was born clumsy.

Sometimes my own fears would get in the way. The only one who ever encouraged me for the long term was my little brother.

Then he became injured and I happened to see a virtual 5k for brain injury on my advertisement page on FB. That was about a year or so ago.

Anyway, I signed up against my better judgment. I ended up at the track... dropped off by my hubby who thought I was crazy. So, there I was alone... fighting with my own demons walking for my brother when my heart broke thinking... he can't do this sort of thing anymore. What a blessing I have in my own body. I tried running for the first time and I was shocked that I couldn't even run a full minute. Later I was in so much pain I had to ice bath even though I didn't even run a lot.

I thought that I was done but like a light switch... I desired to run more. I bought an entire running outfit and started to train. I could not do the c25k program yet so I worked on my goal being able to run a minute and then more and more until I was running!

I joined more races and people saw how happy I was. Then my husband joined me and since the thing I've been working on my own personal running goals. When I'm sick because of PCOS or Hashimoto's and complications that go with those it helps me to know that I can be strong on the race track. I run with six different awareness ribbons. Some for myself and some for my family.

I Don't Go To Church On Mother's Day

Mother's day is hard for a lot of people and that's men and women alike. I post a post like this every year not to be a downer but to try and bring awareness to the struggles that come from a day that's a bit insensitive to the pain that so many people feel on this day. The massive marketing and humblebragging that goes on social media can be so heartbreaking to some.

I want you to be aware so that you can comfort those are in hurting or to bring you validation about your situation. To remind you that you are not alone.

Give flowers, chocolates, books, gifts, cards, hugs, love or even just a simple nod and message on FB to those who have lost, never had or are broken. They need it and so do you. Reaching out to connect with our fellow humans is much better than bragging. I'm not saying don't be proud or thankful for what you have but just be understanding! Many of us are avoiding church, outings, and activities to not have to hear a cheerful "Happy Mother's Day".

My heart and love are going to be with all of you struggling with this day and I hope your heart will also be with me.

Infertility
Parent Loss
Child Loss
Single Mother's
Strained and Broken relationships
Those wanting to build families but are single
And many many more.