Thank God for support! I mean it. Why do we find it so hard to ask for help? You know how it is, you decide you don't want to bother anyone so you try to manage on your own. Then you get talking to a friend and they say, "You should have called me, I would have been glad to help!"
So friends, get ready 'cause I'll be calling. Also, be ready to say no if you can't. It's all right. I understand. Everyone is busy and has a life and sometimes they just can't. It's all good. This works two ways, call me if you need help!
Also, thank you to all the wonderful people in my life who have looked after my baby so I could pursue my goals. You are angels of the highest order. Also, thank you to my mom who comes out for two to three weeks at a time to help me out and keep me company when hubby is away in the field.
I started to think of support on Friday when I finally caved and started to wear my knee brace again. I was too proud. And then my pride started to hurt, literally. So I am jogging with my brace. Also, I asked my running coach to recommend exercises to strengthen my knee. Friday night we had a bra fitting at the clinic (see, more support). Tonight I am attending a seminar on how to build strength in the body to avoid injury while running.
I know this time that I am committed to my goal. In the past I would have used every little setback as an excuse to stop. My jogging stroller is sub-par? Get a better one. Minus 31 with the windchill? Dress warmer and get a babysitter. Joints feeling out of whack? Visit my chiropractor and get adjusted. Slightly pull my groin? Take my coach's advice and rest. Knee starts to hurt? Wear the damn brace!
I AM NOT GIVING UP! You hear that universe???? I am starting a one woman revolution by looking and asking for help when I need it.
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