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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Trying to get my Mojo Back

So seriously the running universe has been conspiring against me.  I haven't blogged much because I haven't run much.   I am just in a place I rarely am.  My life has been so chaotic.  First the second robbery, finding a place to live, the snow storm that shut down Atlanta, a very FRUSTRATING moving experience and oh yeah bonus! I was also sick.  Running was at best sporadic.  I did not run Friday or Saturday and then it was a balmy 70 degrees here on Sunday ran with hubby, after poor diet and poor hydration.  Then on Monday after no sleep, moving chaos, and work. I really felt sick.  Oh yeah and had to take care of my mother post eye surgery.  No running Monday or Tuesday.

Yesterday I could not take anymore and I decided to head out after "nursing" duty and check out my new route at the house.  You have to love all sidewalks.  We have sidewalks everywhere here so I can run in the AM without taking my life in my own hands.  I am pretty sure all the hills will make me a stronger runner.  My old AM route ended with hills but was pretty flat for most of it. This route has a lot of rolling hills up and down.  The only problem is that it is a little dark in places. I never used a light before but now I think I need one.  Only problem not sure what to go with head lamp or knuckle lights.  I need it to be every season ready and not too cumbersome.  Anyway yesterday afternoon I did not set out to really run, but on rested legs, and a need for endorphins I found myself running around 8:30/mile.  It felt good.  It is the first time in a week I actually enjoyed running.  Here is hoping my life is settling down.  Hoping to go back to cooking and eating like I usually do.  Also look forward to getting the house set up and resuming a routine. 

I just don't remember a more stressful time, where everything seemed to just be mounting up.  Running yesterday and again this morning gave me a little peace of mind.  I am looking forward to finding more of that.  Also I can't believe that stupid ground hog saw his shadow.  Isn't is spring yet?

I hope you have had a more peaceful week. I welcome any suggestions on a light. 

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  1. I'm sorry things have been so stressful but I hope you've been enjoying the new place. And yay for having some good runs! It's great that was able to bring some peace into a tumultuous time.

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    1. Thanks, Chaitali. We are enjoying the new place now that it isn't just work non-stop. I was also happy to have my kitchen set up so I could start cooking again and eating healthy. It is great to have sidewalks everywhere and access to Silver Comet trail without driving.

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  2. Sorry things have been working against you and your running. I am just getting back to running regularly after a stressful move back to GA. We moved from CT in September and moved in with my brother and SIL (STRESSFUL) and just recently moved into another place in Grayson, GA. I won't go into all of the details (you can read my lame blog at: http://pamrunsmarathons.blogspot.com/ for more info), but I will most likely be looking into running with some type of light also very soon. If I come up with helpful info on that, I will let you know!

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    1. Pam, I hear you. I can't imagine the added stress of living with family. At least we have our own space. I am glad you finally do too. I ordered some knuckle lights on Amazon supposed to come this week. I will let you know what I think! Glad things are settling down for you. I grew up in New England. New Hampshire, Mass. and Maine. Don't miss the weather.

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