I have been feeling a bit emotional lately. Covid blues! My body has been struggling both through November (after running the NYC marathon) and December, and then between Christmas and New Years I contracted Covid and it was just awful. I have not been that sick ever as an adult. My whole body ached, my head pounded, I lost my appetite, I couldn’t sleep my second day, movement of any type was excruciating…I was in hell for three days, then a week of overcoming, and now my body is still struggling but I am moving forward, most likely too fast too soon, at least according to Garmin. Garmin is stating that I am “overreaching” and that my load is too high. I have to give myself time to recover. Boo. I am starting with my new coach on Monday and I am very excited!!! Yippeeeeeee!
I am not my body, I am free, I am as God created me! (ACIM) I am so grateful for this amazing life full of pups and Freddie love! Nothing better!
This was sitting in “drafts” along with many other unfinished posts. I thought I would go in, one by one, and revive them by picking up where I left off, change the subject entirely, and focus on some random interesting fact and some gratitude.
Ok…today’s fun fact, “Most people fall asleep in seven minutes.” So, how do I know this is true? I don’t. I definitely know it is NOT true for me! Ha! I’m not really sure how they can know that. Let’s just say it is an average for the number of people they tested!
Speaking of sleep…I love sleep. Nothing beats a good night of sleep, am I right?!? I love when I’m in that place between being awake and being asleep and I am aware of being in the space. It’s very cool!
I have never had too difficult a time of sleeping until I hit perimenopause at around age 43, perhaps even before then. Not to say that I always slept with a clear conscious and peace
fully! Do not get that confused! But, as an “adult” (last sobriety BIRTHday 9/8/2012!) that has been the case more often than not (Thank you, GOD!).
I am very grateful. Today is my first day utilizing my new coach’s training plan for the Donna 110 in 2024. I felt comfortable with her since day one. I am very excited about our journey together! I got together with the lovely MOTR group from six to eight AM (all of my number keys are not working on my keypad, H20 injury), the crew I was hanging with got through just over 4 miles and then we did a bit of stretching and mobility. I don’t feel like I can count the workout at the end as I was busy taking photos and goofing, though I did some of it. I started out with the group at 30/30 but then I realized some were being left behind so slowed to join in!
It was Recovery Day, so I definitely stayed on point, it was easy and felt great!
I’m so grateful for a good night of sleep last night. I am not where I want to be foodwise, but I am starting a five day “fast” (mostly) tomorrow. It will include a fasting bar in the morning, a smoothie for lunch, a Prolon soup for dinner with three Mary’s crackers. I can eat fresh/raw fruits or veggies only as a snack. I need to release this bloat from making poor eating choices. I am out of balance when I am not taking care of all areas of this life…mind/body, and spirit. I am ready to get back to shine and be my very best and hopefully be a little better the following day!
My favorite picture from today…I am not sure why the Main Street Bridge was green today. I spent some time investigating with no luck. Nevertheless, in between the beautiful lights is the Hart Bridge, “the green monster”, of the infamous Gate River Run, every May! Can’t wait!
