Progress

An after work run that managed to be my longest in a while... I will take it!

Today: 4 miles
Week: 10.5+ miles

Small Steps

Running has been a powerful teacher in my life, and one of the most potent lessons has always been... "It takes many small steps to yield a great run" (no matter what the distance). I often find myself wanting to jump from a grand idea, right to the completed version. This leaves me feeling hopeless, and heavy... how could I ever accomplish such a monumental task? The answer is... the same way I complete a run! When I am out on a run I can't get too caught up in being "done", or I will go crazy. I must take one step after another, and do my best to enjoy each one. The idea of getting back into shape, accomplishing a big project, or even something like moving past grief can feel overwhelming. However, the way forward is always a series of small steps. Each step has its own beautiful details, and deserves my gratitude. Today was another chapter of small steps in my life. I am grateful for each one.

Today: 2.5 miles
Week: 6.5+ miles

New Year...

Oh hello... it must be time for another edition of... can Micah get back into shape (physically, mentally, spiritually... take your pick!)?

As we roll into 2013 there are certainly going to be no shortage of people determined to start a new challenge, or pledging to find a new routine. And why not? We have just transitioned through what feels like a powerful solstice time, and we are now heading toward the light of Spring and Summer! As the days emerge into longer, warmer, and more vibrant partitions of our journey... what will each of us be working towards bringing into the light?

For me... I am committing to bringing running back into the mix of self care... perhaps even a marathon before the year is out.

Yesterday I got my first run of the new year in...

1.5 miles (plus additional walking milage)
20 min

Here we go!