Last night I was reading Runners World, by far my favorite magazine to read. I find myself tearing out ads with tag lines that inspire me, so I can pin them to the bulletin board in the office next to my race bibs and awards. And then I found this article by Kristina Pinto. Are you a mom? A stay at home mom or a working mom, it doesn't matter... We all have such large roles in our families. I am a true believer that the women set the tone. And also, if mama ain't happy, no one's happy.
This article speaks to role of exercise/running in a mom's life. Me? I run to keep a fingernail hold on my sanity. Kristina so eloquently pegs it:
"We were taught that we could have a career and a family and a life outside both. But to make it all work, sometimes we need to run away. Out on the road, there are neither babies nor bosses tugging at our pant legs. ... runs amount to sweaty, exhausting interludes of peace and quiet."This is why I run. This is why I workout. When I'm not working out, I'm not even close to being the best I can be. I'm less productive, less organized, less patient... Stressed, depressed, and verging on an utter mess. (Rhyming my truth there made me happy.)
I will keep my body and spirit strong and my mind clear with running and strength training. I will exercise my mind with reading and learning. I will keep my spirit strong with good relationships, finding inspiration in each day, and pouring my love, my blessings, and my everything into my family, friends, and marriage. And articles like this keep me feeling inspired and connected.
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