Longevity over Momentarily

Oh my stars! As my cute two year old nephew would say!!! I feel as a strong runner, I continue to be injured or aches and pains. My life the past few years. I'm only 28 for goodness sake! I'm not an old grandma yet, I shouldn't be having these problems :). But its my life and my journey.

As I was running through some pain recently in my quad I began to think. I'm an over analyzer, which is nothing new. But As I thought, I was like okay this may be my passion and my outlet but is it worth it for my longevity of running? I thought and was like no, this is just momentarily. As mad as I have been and upset, I am finding that I can still bike and swim. So I am still getting in exercise daily. But its nothing like running or the feel I get after a run.

Coming to terms of wanting longevity over momentarily fix has been hard but worth it. Yes, if you know me personally, I have tried to run a few times but can't make it far without wanting to cry. I miss waking up early and meeting up with my running buddy's. They make running worth it also. The accountability, the conversations, what is said on the road stays on the road, the laughs, and all of the above. Its a community.

But its time to heal up some of injuries. Yoga has been keeping me SANE during the times I can't run. So if you're a runner and need an outlet, try yoga!!! It definitely helps with brain balance and overall moods. I just have to remember this is just momentarily! I'm working on longevity.

A side note but something that has been a positive for me in this journey, is that there is another runner who is also injured. We have been in conversation and biking together when our schedules collide together. That has been nice. The greatest thing she has said was: I have been having dreams about running. It is beyond true! Oh how I miss it! But you can build new friendships without running. They are more meaningful also.

Learning to slow down and take care of my body. Its a marathon not a sprint.

Longevity over Momentarily. If I can do this, you can do this!

Keep on Keeping on!