Why are the things that sometimes help you to be still also the ones that can cause you to physically be still? I am still today. I am really still because it seems these “old lady” knees are having trouble picking up the running thing again. I love to run or at least I enjoy it. I am also the high school cross country coach and I need to be in shape by late August. I was anxious to get running and felt I was making progress. Now progress in the running department has stopped. My knees are in intense pain. I tried to run through it but it seems the pain keeps following me.
Running is one of those things that can cause my mind to be still in an odd sort of way. It gives me time to sort all of my thoughts and weed out the things that I don’t need to think about. That helps me to be still and be in the moment when I get back. This week though instead of stilling my mind, running has stilled my body. Monday seems a little more overwhelming without a quick run.
I'm linking up with One Nutty Girl today and being still!
I totally identify!!! I've been a off and on runner for 15 years. It gets harder as you get older. I recently injured my ankle and the set back is so hard! Your mind needs that time too. I hope your knees feel better soon. Sometimes we just need to be still and listen to our bodies. i can give you that advice, but so hard to take my own! Thanks for sharing!
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