Reclaiming
OK I made it. Today was morning one back at the consistent wee hour workouts, and I gotta say it's confirmed: getting up earlier is certainly better than trying to fit things in during the day. It's always so nice to be able to think and get the day planned without trying to do 87 other things all at the same time - definitely something I'm looking forward to as the case from now on.
You know, it's really funny because I kind of feel like I'm starting all over, but not. Like I'm on one of those going back in time shows where the main character has 'been there' - 'done that' - say high school or something - and now has the chance to apply what's been learned in life since then to the old situations. As for me, I guess in a nutshell I have to say this morning I gathered that getting up before God is still not fun. In fact, I don't know that it'll ever be fun, but talk about the huge sense of pride I had in remembering OK, just get on the bus...the first ten minutes of everything suck and then it's all good... just all these little mantras I came up with when I had no experience at all.
While running this morning it felt pretty good to look back at the person I was then with admiration, knowing at the time I just never gave myself enough credit for all the hard things I pushed my way through. That's a cool feeling to say the least, and it'll be interesting to see what else I discounted about myself back then only to appreciate now. I guess that's full circle maybe...
Well that said, as far as the rest of the day goes I'm psyched my run is done because now I can just walk around the river and maybe listen to an audiobook or something while eating my lunch at normal people pace, which is much better than trying to finish it in the five minutes I'd have left after running. That'll be about it for relaxing though because after school I'm tutoring some kids, then rushing to pick Laura and Michael up to then go home and make dinner, then clean everyone up for Michael's Kindergarten graduation, and after the ceremony maybe get some celebratory ice cream like we did when Laura graduated last year...all before heading home for bath and story time.
And yeah that's a good day I think. For sure a pretty good day.
You know, it's really funny because I kind of feel like I'm starting all over, but not. Like I'm on one of those going back in time shows where the main character has 'been there' - 'done that' - say high school or something - and now has the chance to apply what's been learned in life since then to the old situations. As for me, I guess in a nutshell I have to say this morning I gathered that getting up before God is still not fun. In fact, I don't know that it'll ever be fun, but talk about the huge sense of pride I had in remembering OK, just get on the bus...the first ten minutes of everything suck and then it's all good... just all these little mantras I came up with when I had no experience at all.
While running this morning it felt pretty good to look back at the person I was then with admiration, knowing at the time I just never gave myself enough credit for all the hard things I pushed my way through. That's a cool feeling to say the least, and it'll be interesting to see what else I discounted about myself back then only to appreciate now. I guess that's full circle maybe...
Well that said, as far as the rest of the day goes I'm psyched my run is done because now I can just walk around the river and maybe listen to an audiobook or something while eating my lunch at normal people pace, which is much better than trying to finish it in the five minutes I'd have left after running. That'll be about it for relaxing though because after school I'm tutoring some kids, then rushing to pick Laura and Michael up to then go home and make dinner, then clean everyone up for Michael's Kindergarten graduation, and after the ceremony maybe get some celebratory ice cream like we did when Laura graduated last year...all before heading home for bath and story time.
And yeah that's a good day I think. For sure a pretty good day.
posted by Wil at 7:25 AM
13 Comments:
A darn good day, I'd say. And pleeeeaase don't tell me that you are just NOW recognizing how amazing & strong you are. Wow. I may have to smack ya. ;^)
Fantastic Wil. It sounds like you're back in the rhythm now!
Awesome.
"the first ten minutes of everything suck and then it's all good"... That about says it all. Before long it'll be a routine and you won't even think about it.
My hero for getting up in the wee hours! That's quite a dragon to slay.
Don't forget - to get up early, you have to go to bed early...
its a very good day
when the early bird gets the worm
workout is done,
committment confirmed.
thanks wil
This day rocks - it's fun to hear that you appreciate all of it - that's the good stuff - you are living in the here and now - I love it!!!!
Lisa P
Get up.
It sucks.
Then it doesn't.
Go train.
It sucks.
Then it doesn't.
Always.
In that order.
Mate I've been using this one ver since you first posted it.
BTW - what led said!!!
Sounds like a great day
What Lbtepa just rewrote is going to get me out of bed tomorrow. Thanks for the motivation Iron Wil. I think it's cool you can draw on past strength to get back into the flow of things and I'm sure you're going to have a great season win lose or draw and we're all with you.
tricajun said it perfect..
now I know what my problem is..
lol..
nice job Wil..
rockon`
Hooray! I keep telling myself I'm gonna be a morning person. One of these days I'll just have to do it!
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