I'm having trouble getting back into the wunning routine after my week traveling last week, so this morning my goal was to get out and move.
But I didn't want to.
I REALLY didn't want to.
I yelled downstairs to Barry and asked him if he wanted to walk with me. I was shocked to hear a "yes" float back up the stairs. I smiled, because I know it's just because he loves me.
We walked about 2.5 miles. Although I tried to push the pace, it was such a beautiful morning to admire my neighbors' yards and chat with my hubby.
There are days when slow is good. Days when it's nice just to enjoy. Days when this earth that God created is irresistibly enjoyable.
"For by Him all things were created: thing is heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him." Colossians 1:16 NIV
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Lessons Learned on the Run--Sometimes Slow is Good
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Wow. Your blog today really struck me. But it was a part that may not have stood out to most people. It was the part about your husband agreeing to walk with you. For years, my husband has been morbidly obese. Every morning I wake up and pray that I will look over to his side of the bed and he will still be breathing. We have a teenage daughter and I want him to be around to see her grow up. I've asked him so many times to join me in a walk, or join the YMCA with me. But to no avail. Please pray for him, and for me to know how I can help him.
Slow is good at times that is for sure, but once you get back on track "Wunning" will be something you will look forward too! I found another program to do inside that is helping me tone better. I have discovered our bodies need shaken up - so yes, slow is probably better now. Shake it up woman! That is great that your husband walked with you - I love it when mine does - we usually try to on weekends when possible!
Though I am not wunning for exercise...I am living my life in a run at a cut-throat pace lately.
So much so, that I needed to go back and read this post because I didn't read it when published.
That was no coincidence. I am at my "rock bottom" for stress due to this self-imposed pace.
THANK YOU for sharing the lesson you learned, in spite of not wunning! I have been running too fast, and like your husband taking a literal walk with you...my husband is walking right alongside me, encouraging me to stop and smell all the roses God has imparted on our lives. :)
BLESS YOU for this post! My heart needed it!
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