April 04, 2010

Time Time Time


Have you everjust got a run 'over and done with'?  When your week is overly concentrated with comings and goings and your run is the thing you want so desperately to enjoy, and yet you need to squeeze it uncomfortably between family appointments work and soccer practices it is just the thing you end up either giving up or not enjoying thoroughly.  By the way, I have started my first gig ever as a soccer coach.  5 and 6 year olds, yikes.  One of the joys of running I that I have the energy to start up this kind of challenge without any concern for energy.However,  being a dad and working full time makes running at times a real squeeze.  And yet I know I will regret not running.  I will be more stressed with less relief from it.  So its my job to squeeze it in and its also my job to make the room for the occasional leisurely run with no restrictions.  One thing I have done to do this is get up earlier.  Much earlier.  Now that it is getting lighter out this is more possible.  However, when things are really draining and stressful I want to protect my sleep. So it comes down to priorities and being more in touch with my own energy, life and balanced sense of time.
I will be getting up tomorrow morning to do my 10 k and I will be enjoying it.  


4 comments:

Kenley said...

Wow, soccer Dad. Cool. I wish you the best in that operation. I know you will do well. As far as getting runs in, it can be tight, but I love your writing on priority. Have fun on your 10k. God bless and give you strength with your running and daily life. Take care.

Chad said...

Thanks...to make matters more complicated, we have sold our house, I am out of work end of June and we ahve nowhere concrete legally to buy yet. I say legally bc we have a home we are set on that is not in paper yet, so we are praying for patience! That all adds up to the desperate need for the chiselled out running program despite the business!

Kenley said...

Chad,
Thank you for sharing. I now have something more specific to pray about for you and your family. I hope that all goes well with your upcoming lane change in life. May God continue to bless and take care of you and your family. Keep Running!

Chad said...

Hey thanks, Kenley. Those little tykes sure keep you on your toes. We are taking one day at a time!