I know I’ve been focusing a lot on my injury and recovery for the last couple weeks, but let’s face it — it’s a big part of my life right now. Sure, I’ve had a lot of other things going on as well, but seeing as this is my place to talk all things running and fitness (with a little bit of parenting and recipe-ing thrown in for good measure), it’s appropriate that injury and recovery is at the forefront of discussion.
As such, I’ve done a lot of soul-searching and self-discovery over the last couple weeks. Not intentionally. No, that would require far too much thought and planning. This has been a slow process, much like my healing bone. But I’ve become much more self-aware about some things.
1. I’m highly motivated by the possibility of failure.
Failure, my friends, is not an option. This makes me an incredibly hard person to please. I’m sure my husband can attest to that. It also makes me an exceptional coach. I don’t let my athletes fail. Ever. Sure, we may need to adjust some things here or there to ensure they reach their goals, but once you sign on with me, you won’t be allowed to fail.
On the flip side of that, I’m one tough cookie to keep benched. I was told I couldn’t run. So what did I do? I found ways to stay active. Take a rest day? Haven’t even considered it. Actually, once. I did try to take a rest day once. It didn’t work. I guilted myself into cycling for 30 minutes and then a 30-minute strength training session. #noexcuses
2. I wish I could love yoga more.
I really, truly want to love yoga. I want to be really good at it. But I just don’t have the patience. I’m probably doing the wrong kind of yoga. I’m more than certain I am. The stretches feel good, I like gaining flexibility, but I don’t get the same rush that I do from other heart-pumping workouts.
3. I’m turning into an old lady!!
When my doc suggested I start taking vitamin D, I went out and bought myself a bottle right away. And quite as quickly, forgot to take a few doses. So I did what any type A, organized old person would do, and filled a pill reminder with all my vitamins. This way I won’t forget to take my iron, vitamin C, and vitamin D! Genius! Why didn’t anyone think of this contraption sooner?! Oh… wait…
Yeah.
4. My plank form needs some work.
I used to be really good at planks. Then I started focusing more on my running and less on my core. And now my plank form is really awful. I can’t recall what prompted me to photograph myself planking, but I wanted to see what I look like, and quite frankly I’m not pleased. Opportunity for improvement, friends. When’s the last time you checked your form?
5. I love where I live.
It’s true, I do. I used to really hate living in the midwest, particularly Cleveland. But then we moved. And now I’m 500% happier than I have been in the last five years. Know why? Because this:
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| Happy Flex Friday, y’all! |
When I workout on my treadmill or on the trainer — heck, even when I’m lifting weights — that’s what I get to see. I’m sure it will be much less exciting once the leaves are all gone and the snow arrives, but even so, it’s simply breathtaking. A gorgeously distracting view like this truly makes a workout seem much less difficult and much more enjoyable.
Being benched hasn’t been awesome at all. But it’s given me opportunity to stay fit and active in ways I never would have considered before (hello, cycling?). I’ve learned a lot about myself, and I know if/when I’m sidelined again, my determination and motivation will get me through. Failure is not an option. #noexcuses
xo
What are 3 things you’ve recently discovered about yourself?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
