I came across this quote that was posted by Run The Edge. I think it can be interpreted a few different ways. It spoke to me as I do feel that I am losing myself while on this journey to my marathon. I'm losing my happiness, I'm losing my relationships with my family and friends, and I'm losing my sanity.
I was sitting in my hot tub before my long run on Sunday, contemplating what I need to do to bring my life back to how great it was before the chaos of training started. To get back to having control over my kids, having a strong relationship with my husband, and having the time and energy for everyone else in my life. I weighed out the pros and cons of shifting from the full marathon back to the half marathon.
Pros:
more time with family
more time to complete necessary tasks
less stress
increased happiness
can chase Alicia to the finish line
Cons:
I won't be able to say I've ran a marathon
I will lose $10 downgrading my race entry
The list makes it pretty clear.
So while I've lost myself in the past few weeks while training, I've also found myself. I thought I would feel defeat, but I feel hopeful instead! Perhaps now I can answer questions of how I am or what I am doing with something other than a numerical value!
So here's to running, Caesars, and happiness! Cheers!
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