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Strain Ahead

October 17, 2011 by JOYfilledWELLNESS Filed Under: Barefoot Running, Journal Entry Leave a Comment

2.9.11

I have not been working out. I’m definitely in a slump. I can’t seem to muster up the energy or make the time to fit in formal exercise. I was just beginning to feel strong. I haven’t felt that way for years. Did I subconsciously sabotage myself? Is there where the Good Lord wants me to be or does He desire me to get back to my exercise regime? I’m not sure, but as I discern, I will be making a valiant effort to return to where I was before these doubts were formed.

I have, however, been adhering to my priorities – prayer life, family and homeschooling day. Praise be to God! The Daily Examen helps me to stay focus on how I’m answering His call and in what ways I’m failing. I carry around a little black notebook and take note of what triggers my falls, when I fall, and I make an immediate resolve to do better.

I knew this journey would be both, physical and spiritual. I knew it would be difficult. I give thanks that He brought us together. Your partnership and prayers have helped to sustain me. I trust that we are glorifying Him on this journey and pray to persevere through all obstacles.

‘I forget the past and strain ahead
for what is still to come.
I am racing for the finish,
for the prize
to which God calls us upwards
to receive in Christ Jesus.’
(Phil. 3:14)

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rose and I ran today. I’ve now logged 50mi for 2011.

It’s been over 9 days since my last run. I was winded and sore but managed to set a personal record (PR). I ran a magic mile (MM) of 9.32 and averaged 10.26min/mi.

I was working on my foot strike. My foot didn’t hurt during the run but is hurting now. I may attempt my next run with shoes. I think my foot pain is being caused by a bunion and arthritis in my toes. Both are soccer related aliments. I found out that I had arthritis in my toes when I was 17yo. I was used to playing with pain. I’ve definitely soften up.

I hope to get it all figured out before my next big run, 11mi this Sat.

I’ve been using the Crossfit as my backup plan to the program. It’s intense and brief. I love it but feel like I’m cheating. I had originally committed to the program and would like to see it all the way through. I hope to make a better effort tomorrow.

ALL FOR!

Priorities & Perseverance

October 16, 2011 by JOYfilledWELLNESS Filed Under: Journal Entry Leave a Comment

2.7.11

…PRIDE is definitely the root but there are many branches. I regret having to learn many of His lessons, the hard way. There is nothing like an ounce of corrective suffering to give you a much needed wake up call. I desire to no longer trust in my own ways but to go down the most easiest, surest and the holiest path to Our Lord– Mary.

“The Saints claim that whoever prays to the mother of God during temptation will surely not sin. Whoever turns to her throughout life with confidence will surely be saved.” ~St Max Kolbe

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Do I compare myself to others, and think “Oh, I’m not that bad compared to others.” —–I try not to, but often fail. I like to think that I’m making an honest assessment of the facts for purposes of discernment and growth, however, my intentions are not always pure. Often times, I fail to give everything back to Our Blessed Mother for Jesus. I falsely, build myself up or tear myself apart based on the findings of the comparisons made. Instead, everything should be used to glorify Him and nothing should be kept for personal gain.
I’m going to add this to my prayers so that I better discern when I have failed in this area.
ALL FOR!

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My energy is low and I have not worked-out faithfully or eaten well. I don’t want to be unrealistic with my goals but I do believe that I need to be stretched. I need to get out of my comfort zone and do something that requires slight physical discomfort. It is a small sacrifice that I offer for reparation for my sins and to glorify Him.
Priorities & perseverance are my focus for this week.

I Surrender

October 15, 2011 by JOYfilledWELLNESS Filed Under: Journal Entry, Meditations Leave a Comment

2.3.11

this journey is not for me, i am nothing.

my….

energy has been zapped.

eating is out of whack.

workouts have been sporadic. my motivation is fleeting and I’m a bit bored with the WO.

foot is injured from my 9.5 barefoot run. I’m not sure what happened. i thought it was just a strain. i purposefully took a break from my MT on mon. and tues. i attempted to run on wed. but did not last. i did, however, walk for 15 min.

time management has been poor. i’ve been procrastinating, leaving me with little time for anything. it is on the verge of being stressful.

weight does not what to leave me. i haven’t been below 159lbs for the past 5 years.

…..the list goes on. still, I’m ready to lay it on down and move on.

today is a new day. i surrender! i need less of me and more of Him.

Jesus, I offer you my hands and my entire body as weapons for righteousness (Rm 6:13).

“In Him my heart trusts, and I find help.” —Ps 28:7

“Take delight in the Lord, and He will grant you your heart’s requests.” —Ps 37:4

Father, stir into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit in my life so that I will not be cowardly (2 Tm 1:6-7).

Father, may this journey be as You have planned.

Jesus, I surrender all!

Music or No Music

October 14, 2011 by JOYfilledWELLNESS Filed Under: Journal Entry Leave a Comment

1.26.11

ran 2 miles and completed (majority of) the k wo. i used additional weights, g baby, for the first 15 min of the wo. all my children enjoy the k wo.

finally, i had to serve up dinner since i missed papi’s dinner call by 10 min. he has an internal timer for dinner at 5pm. i had planned to complete the last 12min of the wo after dinner but that didn’t happen. our prayer time and family superseded.

ALL FOR!

i’m thinking about putting together a workout playlist. i’ve never used music for training. i never needed it and never desired it. i enjoy having quite time to pray, reflect and/or keep company with my training partner. i think that some music may come in handy now that my longs runs will be pushing 10 miles. i would only record Christian music, chant, prayers, homilies and other reflective audio. what are your thoughts? do you have a playlist?

Stay in the race!

October 14, 2011 by JOYfilledWELLNESS Filed Under: Journal Entry Leave a Comment

1.24.11

Things are not going as planned in the weight loss department. In the past, this would derail my efforts.
I’m moved to my knees. I do not want to be disqualified!
I yearn to persevere through all trials. This fitness journey is an exercise for my perseverance and will. Much prayer is required for me to stay in the race. In addition, I’m revisiting my initial goal that I set prior to starting this journey, “get fit, gain energy, lose weight…all to glorify God.”

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