If I Didn’t Run Today
It’s been a mentally draining week. A battle of emotions – sadness, worry, frustration, helplessness, stress, acceptance and finally just letting go. Letting go of a situation out of my control. We’ve all been through tough times and we seek ways to find relief, to calm our minds. This is when running means much more than training for a race and personal records, when running becomes therapy.
If I Didn’t Run Today
– My heart would ache, a heavy weight attached to it pulling me down
If I Didn’t Run Today
– Anxiety looms and my pulse races losing focus on what ultimately matters
If I Didn’t Run Today
– My mind would be cluttered with thoughts of defeat and helplessness
If I Didn’t Run Today
– The pressure, tension and stress would overwhelm my body
If I Didn’t Run Today
– I would fail to notice the beauty that surrounds me
So I laced up my shoes and went for a run…
Providing my mind with clarity
To focus on taking care of myself so I can be present with the ones who need me the most, my children.
My heart felt lighter.
My soul at ease.
I see the sun breaking through the dark clouds.
I smile and keep running.
Linking up with DC Trifecta, Courtney, Mar and Cynthia for Friday Five. Thanks for hosting!
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May 23, 2016 @ 1:45 pm
[…] keep private. Running was my therapy this previous week as I deeply expressed in my Friday post, If I Didn’t Run Today. I am truly grateful for the support and understanding from my family and friends. This is a […]
May 20, 2016 @ 5:33 pm
Right there with you. It’s been a really stressful couple of weeks. I’m so looking forward to some running this weekend.
May 21, 2016 @ 5:57 am
Hope your weekend run releases much of your stress! Happy Running 🙂
May 20, 2016 @ 2:58 pm
Running really is good for relieving stress. I hope your stressful situation works out.
May 21, 2016 @ 5:59 am
Thanks Coco. It’s been challenging but I’m dealing with it in a positive way. Running definitely helped me relax and be at peace.
May 20, 2016 @ 2:01 pm
I hope your running is what it took to take away your sadness, stress, and worry. You keep running girl!
May 21, 2016 @ 6:00 am
Thanks Meranda. It has helped relieved much of it so I’m thankful. I just need to stay positive and hope for the best.