My running club kicked off their fall marathon training today and I didn't make it. It was only a 6 mile run but I still felt a little twinge of desire to be there with the group and get those miles with company. Since my life has changed I have found it increasingly difficult to make it out and run as much as I'd like. I will not complain about this because the reason, or reasons, I can't make it are my children. I love spending time with those 2 copies of me and I would always (and have always) choose them over a run any day.
In the past I've always had a balance between the two desires even if it was a stressful one. I didn't mind leaving the offspring for a few hours to run some miles because I knew I'd come back to them. Now I feel like I must be with them every minute they're here because there will soon be a time when they're not here. That not here time works well for getting those runs in but since it's summer I'm trying to have the kids over as much as possible so the lack of balance is an issue.
I'm not complaining about anything here, just expressing some feelings. I love my kids and I love running and the balance will come I'm sure.
Thanks for listening
2 comments:
Yes, I think we've all felt that pull and , of course, our kids come first always! There will always be time for running but the kids aren't around forever....you're making the right choices!
I'm sorry you are also going thru such a huge life change, but I am sure you will find that balance. will just take some practice, and I'm glad you are getting to see your kids too.
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