I know we all have stress in our lives, and lately I've had a wee bit more than my "normal" stress going on. I know it's all in how we react to the stress that makes things in our lives go smoothly or not. Stress just makes me want to curl up in a ball and do nothing. Even though I know getting a workout in will make me actually feel better. However my workout lately have been stressful as well. As I get into the longer long runs I'm putting more stress on my body. Yes I'm prepared for it, but WOW between the two stresses...I'm DRAINED.
Most of my stress lately is from family drama. I'm 36 years old, am married to a wonderful guy, have a 7 year old choc. lab as my child what kind of family stress can I have? Well....it's there I tell you!!*smiles* I have parents and family that live across the country from me (in Portland, Oregon), that alone can be a little stressful. Add in the fact that both my parents although young (59 and 60 years old) have major health problems. Ohh and that those health problems can lead to unstable personalities. Yep you got it.....family drama.
I sit here thinking about my week this week: my allergies have started to kick up, the pressure from the storms coming in (Earl) have played havoc with my head, and I have a 15 mile run to do tomorrow. I did some of my workouts in this week, but I haven't been very consistent. I'm working hard to get out of the workout blahs and be ready for my race (less than a month away). Here's hoping I can beat the stress (emotional) and the stress (physical) from my workouts doesn't break me down to much.
Today's plan: Get some stuff done around the house, get stuff ready for tomorrow (15 miles is a long way), and have a relaxing day.
Tomorrow's plan: Get up take care of the puppy child, take the boys out to the ATT and run like the wind. Come home eat like a champ, maybe an ice bath, and lot's of wine!!*smiles*
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