By the end of every week I am more than ready for a Sunday.
Physically—> I am ready for a rest day from exercise.
Mentally—> I am ready for time to relax at home and to spend time with my family.
Spiritually—> I am ready for 3 hours of church along with more time to ponder/study/read at home.
Sundays just make it so that we are ready for another week of partying hard together and feeling fresh and ready to go again:)
OH and waffles. Sundays are for waffles. Back in the day I always topped my waffles with peanut butter and then I tried them with almond butter and I’ve never looked back.
Every once in a while I will have crazy insomnia. Saturday night I couldn’t fall asleep until 4 a.m. (for once I’m not even exaggerating). It was ridiculous and I tried every trick in the book to fall asleep but it wasn’t happening. So, after church Brooke and I snuck in a nap together and we both woke up quite happy.
Isn’t it crazy how much the lack of sleep effects us? I remember those first months with a newborn and barely being able to remember my own middle name or what the heck I was doing half the time because I was so tired.
Dinner was at my sister’s house and my mom showed up with the huge apple pie from Costco… you know it is a good sign when that shows up!
I got a little giddy when I saw the huge bowl of broccoli. Also, my brother-in-law’s brother was in town (the guy in the black) and he ran a 3:01 at Boston… his Garmin was off and so he thought he was right on track to get that sub 3 until he rounded the corner onto Boylston and realized he had further to go than his garmin told him! Talk about frustrating! He’ll get it next time!
They made the best stir fry ever. They cook according to taste and so they rarely use recipes and they just keep adding ingredients until it tastes delicious.
I contributed the chocolate dipped jojo’s from Trader Joe’s.
Speaking of jojo’s/oreo’s—> we made a double stuffed shoe oreo and thought it was pretty funny.
My nephew is a good sport going along with Brooke’s latest ideas.
And in case you have 49 seconds to spare you can watch Brooke serenading me before bedtime. This went on for about 20 minutes straight. She didn’t get her voice from me:)
I came across this pic/quote the other day and I’ve thought about it a ton ever since then.
It is always during these really cold months that I question why I actually love running so much and why I don’t just take a break for the really cold runs or miles and miles on the treadmill running months!? I question a little bit more why I have some tough goals (for me) for the 1/2 marathon and marathon hanging out in my brain.
This quote answered these questions perfectly for me. The fact that running is hard is what makes us love it. The most challenging experiences in life—> parenting, relationships, getting an education, working hard in our jobs, running, sacrificing for others etc bring us by far the most amount of joy/fulfillment/confidence. Sure it is enjoyable to sit on the couch with a bowl of ice cream while watching Parenthood but I don’t leave these types of easy experience feeling like I’m any better for it. But doing the hard stuff—> like finishing a tough workout/hill/race, keeping my patience when it is a lot easier to lose it, working hard to keep up relationships that aren’t always easy, sticking to what I know is right when it would be a lot easier not to… that is when all of the growth occurs and I leave the experience feeling stronger and happier.
Embrace the hard parts about running because that is what makes it all so amazing.
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What is the hardest part about running for you?
How was your weekend? What was the highlight?
Do you ever have insomnia?
-Most of the time I will fall asleep fast but every now and then I can’t sleep for the life of me… it was a lot worse in high school though.
91 comments
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
There are SO many hard parts about running, but, I think most of them are what I keep coming back for! Insomnia is terrible, I’m not a great sleeper and it’s just incredibly frustrating.
Sarah @ SarahRuns26
Hardest part for me is the motivation. I usually run after work and some days that is hard. All I want to do is collapse on the couch and do nothing or hang out with my family, but I know I need to get it done. I’m not a morning person, so getting up at 5am or earlier just doesn’t happen very often!
About twice a year I have a week or so where I just can’t fall asleep easily. Once I’m asleep, I sleep well, but the getting there is tough. Hopefully yours was just a one night thing!!
Margaret @ youngandrungry
I absolutely love Sundays too and I had one of those yesterday where everything slows down and you appreciate the whole thing. Is it weird that Zeke from Parenthood helped me remember to appreciate each moment? Haha shows really can affect you like that especially that one!
I love that sweet video of Brooke she can melt your heart so fast.
I’m the same way. I love running because it’s hard and it challenges me and I’ve been doing it my whole life I couldn’t imagine a month without it. I think the hardest thing for me changes all the time. Right now it’s an issue of time, but it’s always hard when you plateau in your fitness and training. I think I get frustrated really easily when I’m not racing well because I’m so competitive.
Kristina Running
i had insomnia all of last week so the highlight of my weekend was just getting in some really good sleep. It’s so true that lack of sleep affects everything – last week all of my runs were terrible, I made poor eating choices and my focus was terrible. I’m glad to be well rested and back on the right track!
Charlene @ The Sum Of Small Steps
I LOVE that first picture of you and Brooke! So cute how she’s holding your arm.
There are many hard parts about running, but for me, the most consistently difficult part is just getting started.
Highlight of my weekend – playing ping pong with my family! (Exciting times. : )
I get insomnia every once in a while, and it’s almost always because I’ve got something weighing on my mind. Most of the time is something I’m stressed about, but once in a while it’s because of something I’m excited about that I just can’t stop thinking about.
Natalie
The hardest part of running for me is how much pressure I put on myself. Sometimes I forget to enjoy it when I don’t hit the splits or run the race as fast as I hoped. I need to be better about simply enjoying running more.
The highlight of my weekend was froyo (of course) and bowling with my family. :)
Gretchen | GretchRuns
This weekend I had a really tough run…it was 10 miles and my first long run of my training cycle. I almost didn’t even go because it was super windy and switched from a downpour to a hail storm! I just decided to put in a few miles and see how it went. I only ended up doing 7, but I’m so glad that I went! I felt like such a bad*** !! There were only about 3 other people out at the park, but when we would pass each other we would give that look like “yeah, we’re the tough ones.” Felt good, and might have been the highlight of my weekend!
Becky @ Olives n Wine
Thankfully I rarely suffer from insomnia (watch, I will tonight!). Every once in a while I will worry the night away but it isn’t often. We were in Orlando this weekend – Suoer fun to see all of the marathoners :)
Jessica
It looks like you had such a nice Sunday!
The hardest part of running for me is that I’m not naturally good at it, and I have a really hard time sticking with things I’m not great at from Day 1. I feel like I work really hard for minor gains, and then I see fellow runners who are super fast and run for crazy long distances with seemingly less effort. Running teaches me to literally “run my own race”, “stay in my own lane”, and focus on what I’m doing without comparing myself to others. And for me, that’s hard.
Sally @ sweat out the small stuff
Hardest part about running is finding time during the week to fit it in.
Weekend highlights included my niece baking a lemon blueberry cake and serving me a slice after dinner. She’s almost 16 and in her room a lot these days. I enjoy the time she shares with me :)
Lily
Insomnia is so YUCK. Try left nostril breathing to get sleepy. Cover your right nostril and just breath in & out of your left one, slowly. It does something to your parasympathetic nervous system. Oh and, Sunday is the reset button day ;-)
stephanie
Thank you for this tip- I am absolutely going to try this the next time I can’t sleep.
Mel_Outkick_CF
For a week I’ve been waking up at 3am and can’t fall back asleep…?! Strange! Is this a post-Christmas excitment thing? ;-) I feel like running keeps me healthy and mentally sane so the hardest part for me is to find the right balance. Like many runners, I have a tendency to push my limits…What’s helping my body and mind? What’s too much? Important questions ;-)
Mollie
The hardest part of running is dealing with disappointment. I’ve been running for a long time but I’ve never had the time to meet my full potential, and it frustrates me. My only marathon (I can’t believe I’ve only done one in 15 years of running) I was ten minutes off qualifying for Boston because of a terrible calf cramp that had me stopping every five minutes to stretch. I’m pretty hard on myself, and since then I’ve tried to think of running as more meditation, something to quiet the crazy in my head. I’ll have time to train for Boston when I’m done having kids. And I learned my lesson to always eat a banana to keep my calf from cramping. :)
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
I got a 2 minute PR in a half marathon over the weekend so it was a good one for me! I go through phases with running but when I really start to dislike running it is usually a sign that I am burning out. Thankfully, since I hired my running coach it has really helped me because he knows when I need breaks (even better than I do!)
Emily @ My Healthyish Life
I’m in the process of coming back from 3 months off for a stress fracture so I’m feeling ALL of the hard things right now. Luckily I had years of “happy running” moments so I know the hard is worth it now.
Kathy
I just have to say your LAST PARAGRAPH on this post nailed it!!! Wow, it hit home perfectly and in every aspect of hard things I am thinking about right now.
Nicely done. Thanks!
Karien @ Running the Race
Ugh – HATE it when I can’t fall asleep and I really want to. And yes, those first few months with a newborn are crazy-hard sleep-wise, lol! I was a zombie!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes
The hardest part of running for me is, like many things in life for me, enjoying where I am rather than always focusing on where I want to be. Running continually teaches me to be present and enjoy the journey.
Angie @ Pace With Grace
Love that quote. So true. The hardest part of running for me is the mental barriers I tend to put up for myself. If I think I cannot hit a pace than I won’t but if I believe that I can, well then I do. It makes such a difference and is something I work constantly on.
We had a great time at my sister’s baby shower and can’t wait for March when she arrives!
Insomnia is so frustrating. When I can’t sleep I tend to get frustrated which doesn’t help even more in trying to fall asleep!
Faith VanderMolen
Oh man, I feel ya on the insomnia. I had it really bad right before I got married (I was anxious and didn’t realize it!). Now I just have it one a week or so when I can fall asleep but wake up super early (3 AM) and can’t fall back asleep. I hope you don’t have another night like that anytime soon! Glad you got to rest on Sunday!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
There are so many hard parts to living a healthy and fit life. It makes me a little sad too that our society makes it so hard. We preach good health and work life balance but in practice it doesn’t happen.
Hollie
I actually have the opposite problem of your insomnia and sometimes wake up extremely early and can’t fall back to sleep. I always know when I need mental rest days because I am exhausted. Last Friday was one of the days.
The best part of my weekend was probably relaxing with my husband and taking a drive up north. We like to explore NJ (diners) and just spend a few hours together. It’s always nice.
Nikki
Costco Apple Pie is delicious! So is there Chicken Pot Pie too granted neither of them are all that healthy but life is about balance right? Sounds like you had a great weekend!
Annie R
Man, I really needed this post today. I had such an awful run this morning. Between the INSANE headwind I faced on my way home, some stomach issues, new shoes I’m not crazy about, and just being super sleepy, I ended my run grumpier than when I started it. I needed this reminder that sometimes hard is ok. Thank you.
Highlight of the weekend–>dinner and a gift exchange with some gal pals on Friday
Insomnia –> I go through phases too. My worst was freshman year of college, I just felt like I could never ever fall asleep. Nowadays I’m a bit better, particularly if I’m marathon training, but every once in a while (like last night) I’ll wake up after about 4 hours and it’ll take me another hour or so to fall BACK asleep which is extremely frustrating.
Jane @janerunswild
The hardest part about running is not only the conditions (hello Boston winter!), but when I attempt an even farther/faster run or a more difficult terrain- the challenge is always so much fun. You only see progress when mixing up the difficulty as well. Thanks for your post, reminding us again as to why running is so addicting!
Kristen
I’ve struggled with insomnia off and on for most of my life. Right now sleeping is a struggle. The worst part is that I’ll get migraines if I get less than 5 or 6 hours sleep. Ugh.
Annette in GA
The last two paragraphs of your post are excellent.
Courtney
Hello! I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years now and just can’t help but being bossy. Your homepage could really use an update! I love the pic format but how about updating/rotating the pictures inside the frames??? You have so many good ones everyday… Just some friendly advice :). Look forward to your upbeat posts everyday! Keep up the good work. You’re a great momma too by the way.
Jackie
or that part about laughing at people when you pass them
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey girls! I’ve been going back and forth with different people on changing my blog look but I just haven’t found any designs that I love yet. A work in progress!
Jackie, there isn’t a part about laughing at people. So I’m not sure what you are talking about but I hope you are having a great day!
Jackie
counting people it says same implication-a sense of arrogance-
The Hungry Runner Girl
No matter what I do/say/post there will always be people that interpret it in a way to be offended. It is just part of life. I’m sorry if the way that you interpret that line is offensive to you.
Nina
Weekend highlight was dinner with the husband’s birthday dinner with his parents. Since the restaurant didn’t have any chocolate cake (What’s up with that?) I made him a cake the next day. When I asked if he wanted me to sing he said yes. cutie pie.
We found a great place for quick Mediterranean food, Greekamole. I will definitely go back for baba ghanoush, falafel and tabbouleh.
Karrie
You are so right about Sundays. I don’t think I could have said it better myself. That video of Brooke is so cute. What a sweet little voice!
The hardest part about running for me is the days where it is so hard to run just 1 mile. That happens to me every now and then and my guy will remind me to take some rest. He is so spot on about it because after a couple of days of recuperating I feel so much better and am able to run better too. I always feel so crappy about the fact that I can’t run a mile without getting exhausted. It’s crazy what a little rest can do for you though.
We went to a 5k which was so fun and they had a festival with snow activities (we never get snow in south Texas) so that was a lot of fun. However, the 5k ended up being a 3k which was kind of a bummer.
I usually don’t have insomnia unless I am pretty stressed out. Those are the times I just stay awake thinking about stuff :/
Jenny
I have a problem with going back to sleep if I wake up. So if kids have bad dreams, I have to go to the bathroom or anything like that and it’s 4 am or later, I should just get up because sleep doesn’t usually come back for another two hours.
Kelly
Hi HRG!! I am a loooooonnnng time reader of your blog and just love it to pieces! I have a quick question about running shoes, as I deem you an expert ;)
I bought myself a pair of Brooks Pure Flows for Christmas, and when I tried them out in the store, I loved them. However, I ran (attempted to) in them yesterday, and the area along the ball of my feet – underside – started to really hurt. Now, I think I tend to have a wider foot, and this model has that strap that goes over the top of your foot (under the laces), so I’m wondering if they are too narrow for me :(
Any thoughts? THANKS!!
Hollie
Hey Kelly, I work at a running store and to me that sounds like an issue of the shoe being too narrow. The Pure flow runs extremely narrow (honestly one of the most narrow shoe models out there right now). The Pure flow 5 just came out last week and removed that strap.
Kelly
Great, thanks for the insight! I love these, but they do seem to fit too snug across the top of my foot :(
The Hungry Runner Girl
Kelly!! Sorry it took me some time to get back to you! Hollie is RIGHT ON!! The pure flows are a narrow shoe and while they may have felt fine walking around in the store…your feet must have really felt it during the run! Take them back asap and try the 5s (like Hollie recommended) or a different shoe… I am obsessed with my Launch 3s… a neutral shoe with a little more room (compared to the flows). They are my current go-to shoe. Try them out!
Kelly
Thanks for your reply! I will look into a different option!
Sam @ Mobile Bay Runner
Currently, my biggest struggle with running is not putting too much pressure on myself to hit those big (for me) goal that I have.
The highlight of my weekend was running the First Light Marathon as part of a relay team and getting a new 10K PR! Relays are so much fun and it was a fabulous reminder of why I run … because I just plain LOVE IT. No pressure!
I have had periods of insomnia off and on, usually if I am really stirred up emotionally. Most of the time I am out before 9 p.m. though!
Taylor
Oh the cuteness!!! Brooke is the most precious little girl ever. I used to have really bad insomnia, but it has gotten better over the years thankfully. Have a great Monday!
Margaret @ Simple Fit Foodie
Not being able to sleep is the WORST. I used to struggle with it A LOT and its getting better but definitely still have those nights every now and then. It really does affect EVERYTHING. Sleep is soooo important I wouldnt wish insomnia on anyone.
Currently, my biggest running struggle is getting off the treadmill and going outside! Im weird I KNOW. But i just hateee running in the cold.
Arthi
Insomnia is the WORST. I struggle with it constantly and it’s the most frustrating thing to deal with!
Weekend was so wonderful! I ran my first half marathon of 2016 (Polar Dash Half in Chicago) and I had a reunion party with my House Hunters crew! Tons of fun!
Mary
Hardest part of running is getting out the door for me. I have to “play through the tape”, a tactic/exercise I use with my clients in therapy. What will happen AFTER? How will I feel AFTER?that gets me going.
Weekend was so fun! I went to visit my friends in CT and it was amazing to see them. It’s been a while and I had missed them dearly.
I have definitely struggled with insomnia. I actually was prescribed sleep meds to help bc otherwise I was getting 2 hours of sleep a night and one can not survive and thrive on that!
Katie P.
I hardly ever get insomnia. My problem is that sometime between 2am and 4am most nights, I wake up and never really get back into “good” sleep. I just toss and turn and wake up every 30-60 minutes. It’s a real pain!
For me, even though running is hard, I like looking back and seeing that I’ve done hard things. I’ve had a great marathon training cycle so far because my aerobic base (from triathlons) and background in running (track in high school) has helped me improve far faster than I expected. So it’s really fun to compare my times in November to my times now. :)
Catie B
LOVE Brooke singing to you! Super adorable :)
I have a good weekend! Went to a friend’s baby shower.
It takes me forever to get to sleep. Sometimes over an hour! My brain will not turn off!
Rachael @ Catch Me if You Can
boo on insomnia, i get that more than i care to admit. sometimes i take melatonin but that doesnt always work. your so right how lack of sleep makes us brain dead. i wish they had nap time at regular office jobs :)
Loribeth
The hardest part of running is just getting out the door. I love it once I am out there though! Although this week it got cold (wind, high only 37 yesterday) and since we had a 75 degree rainy Christmas we were not quite ready for the sudden change! This has made my running a little weird. I missed a run because of allergies and I know the weather caused it. Gotta adjust to wearing gloves and layers now while I run!
I usually fall asleep right away, but occasionally I have those nights where I can’t turn my brain off………I start thinking about planning the meals and grocery list, catching up with folks I haven’t talked to, how to organize my closet better, on and on. On those nights it can take me hours to fall asleep, and even though I try to stop thinking and sleep I can’t!
Angela @ Witty Aspirations
Getting started! Always the hardest part for me. I always feel great afterwards. Just committing to start.
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood
Brooke is too sweet. Also, that stir fry looks SO good. Pregnancy cravings are no joke.
Flower
The hardest part of running for me is that I suffer from exercise induced migraines. I have no idea when they’ll come on and which run will trigger them. Fortunately, I’ve only had to race with a migraine once. Other than that, I love everything about running, everything!
Jane@50statecancuk
I made Bacon Brittle this weekend!!! Ah-maaaaazing!! lol
I occasionally have insomnia…but other times, like EARLY this morning, I woke up from a bad dream and was so rattled I couldn’t fall back asleep! UGH!! What a way to start a Monday! :(
Ultra Run Couple @UltraRunCouple
Very positive post! Also a good reminder that it will be hard, but there is a difference between bad pain and good pain and we long distance runners have to keep ourselves honest about knowing when our bodies are not up to the run/workout.
Your Sundays sound similar to ours: church, God and family focus, and lots of lounging around time!
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I’m so sorry about the insomnia! I have those nights when my brain is just so wired that I can’t shut it off to shut down. Journaling and making lists really helps relieve some of those stressful things that keep me awake. The best part of my weekend was playing with my favorite 3 year old: play-doh, parks, and baking was time well spent. Happy running!
Anne @ runningmyselfragged
Yes.. the insomnia. And apparently by looking at all the comments, its very common! Unfortunately it appears to be one of those brain things that no one is able to fix!
I loved your last paragraph and will go back and read it again. Thanks.
By the way, how is your Mom doing?
Heading to the Keys for next Sunday’s half marathon!
Kimberly
Thanks for a wonderful Monday morning post. I am running the Charleston marathon this Saturday and am pretty anxious. I so appreciate all the positive in your words.
Brooke singing was just precious. Thanks for sharing.
Best part of the weekend was running some races at Disney Marathon weekend. My long run lined up perfectly with the half marathon and I just went and ran HAPPY! Disney never disappoints.
Insomnia….thankfully NEVER! My hubby says I sleep like a rock. (Unless one of my kids calls for me!)
Looking forward to watching the College National Championship game tonight. We are a football house!
Warm wishes for a great week ahead for you!
Rachel @ Simply Rachel Nicole
I love that quote and I love what you said about it! It is so true that you feel so good after completely hard things, and running is one of those things.
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I don’t have insomnia as much as I used to. Sometimes I cannot fall asleep but not too much anymore. I don’t really drink caffeinated beverages after 2pm or so.
I didn’t do much this weekend. Just regular ol’home things
Peggi Konvicka
Hi there! This weekend was a great one. Saturday morning I did an almost 8 mile run in preparation for my half marathon this coming Sunday. It was windy and cold but I pushed thru :)
Christina
So needed to read this message today. I’m on board with you Janae! There seems to be a wave of “do less accept less don’t push yourself sit on the couch with ice cream” messages about accepting where you’re at. So I tried a little bit of that over Christmas and I was just left feeling kind of blah and sluggish. Reading your words now I realise it’s because I gave myself no new opportunity to grow. It’s just not me. Challenges also give us confidence that we can do more.
Sheena @ Paws and Pavement
Love, the “supposed to be hard” quote. It’s so true and yet we often need reminders why we do what we do when it gets “hard”.
Lauren
Just what I needed today- serenading AND the idea that the tough times are what make us feel like we are living and striving towards the greatest version of ourselves. In the moment (the past couple weeks) it’s so hard to remember to be grateful for the challenges we face because those are what shape us into better people!
Laura
Hi Janae!
I seriously love all of your athletic shoes that go with everyday clothes! I was looking for the Donna shoes but they are out of stock in my size. Bummer : /
Where did you get your black slip-ons from (the ones in the picture of you and Brooke like oreos? : )
Are they Vans?
Any info would be great! Thanks!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Laura!! Here is the link… I’m in LOVE:)
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Hope you have a fabulous day!
Maggie L
I sooooo needed this post today!
Danielle
I really liked the quote! it sums it up for me beautifully!
Thanks for posting Brooke singing! my boys have been really into singing too lately and it is heaven on earth for me!
Jess W. @ Run Life Co.
The hardest part about running for me is pushing past my comfort zone in terms of speed and distance. I know I COULD do it, but when I don’t feel like pushing harder, I stop.
My weekend was great! My highlight was my five mile run with my running partner for his birthday.
I have terrible insomnia all the time…I’ve had trouble sleeping for as long as I can remember, but it definitely spikes when there’s something big on my mind. I’m trying a juice cleanse right now to help with it so we’ll see!
Amanda B @ Cupcakes & Miles
Costco apple pie?! Why does everything that comes from Costco taste so much better?!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Be Healthy
The hardest part of running for me is that I just wish I could grow better in expanding my workouts. I tend to get stuck doing cardio a lot. But I’ve been trying my hardest to add in different cross training workouts to grow stronger all over. So it’s a slow progress but I’m working on it. :)
Weekend was awesome!! They fly by so quickly!
I go through phases of sleeping really well and then other times I wake up at 2:00AM for like 5 nights straight. It’s so strange. I do love a good nights sleep though! It makes the biggest difference in my workouts.
Brooke’s singing is too adorable!
Ally @ Homespun Runner
My husband has insomnia sometimes. We’ve tried different things but for the most part he has just accepted being tired :(
The hardest part about running for me is getting back into it. After taking a break there are times I feel like it is more hard than fun. BUT there is that small sliver in the back of my mind that remembers it is all worth it because of how good it really makes me feel. As long as that thought is there not all hope is lost!
Melissa @ See Dav Run
The hardest part of running is the fear that I will have to stop. I dread the idea of something taking away my outlet (be it time, injury, etc.). This is a weird vicious cycle, I know. But it also keeps me moving and accountable.
Weekend highlight was my best friend’s daughter’s baptism and brunch afterwards. Such a special day!
Kaytlin
Love this! Yes- this is so hard to wrap the mind around sometimes!
I would say that the hardest part of running, for me, is being a slave to what other people and my insecurity tells me I need to be. If I just run how I know works for me (taking advice along the way) and push because I can, protect when I have to, and have faith, then what else can I do but have fun?!
Insomnia= college and a roomie who snores and goes to bed at 1 am.
^lame, self-centered college girl problems ;)
Casey @ Runnin' With the Pups
Running in the winter is a constant battle for me. I’m always afraid I’m going to fall on ice and it’s so much harder to motivate myself to get out of bed and run when I know it’s going to be super cold! I just have to remind myself that I will feel 100 times better after I run.
That video of Brooke singing is adorable.
Casey @ Runnin' With the Pups
Running in the winter is a constant battle for me. I’m always afraid I’m going to fall on ice and it’s so much harder to motivate myself to get out of bed and run when I know it’s going to be super cold! I just have to remind myself that I will feel 100 times better after I run.
That video of Brooke singing is adorable.
(Sorry to post this twice, I realized I had a typo)
Jill @ RunEatSnap
I love that quote! I just started training for my second full marathon last week and I am still struggling with some nagging leg pain. A strength coach at work said, “why do you do this to yourself?” (he’s VERY anti-running) and I said “I love it when I’m not injured”. Even now, struggling with this pain, I need running in my life. I took some time off before this marathon training to strength train and try to get the pain to go away and while I still got in some good workouts, they didn’t leave me feeling as drained and energized as running does. Running really is my therapy!
Becky @Ok, So Here's the Plan
The hardest part of running for me is usually just getting out the door. I put it off forever!
My weekend was good, but too short! We started watching Making a Murderer this weekend, it’s really interesting!
It’s rare, but sometimes my mind just won’t stop and I can’t get to sleep. If I really can’t sleep I will try to read a bit and see if I can get my mind to slow down.
Lindsey @ RunFrecklesRun.com
I do waffle Sunday’s as well! I top mine with salsa, avocado and cheese and make it into a sandwich. By the way, have you ever tried making your own almond butter? It’s so easy and you can tweak it to your liking. Sometimes I add cinnamon and honey :)
Brooke has an adorable little voice.
Running in the winter is definitely not one of my most favorite things to do. I have Raynaud’s and it is in full swing. It’s hard to finish a run comfortably because my fingers hurt so bad :(
What is the hardest part about running for you?
– Just getting started. After the first few minutes, it’s gravy baby.
How was your weekend? What was the highlight?
– I am finally back in the double digits on my runs. After taking nearly a month off after my ultra, it was difficult getting back in the swing of things.
Do you ever have insomnia?
Not even a little bit! Thank goodness!
Mia
I’ve never had insomnia before…thank God! Your Sunday looked really fun!
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https://sweetpotatoesrunner.wordpress.com
Dee
It’s a quote from A League of their Own! Geena Davis wants to quit, Tom Hanks gives her a hard time, she says “It just got too hard” and then he says it. How sad is it that I know that?! The hardest part of running for me is probably not feeling like a natural. I spent my life hating it, then started when I was about 30. Four years and two babies later I love it, but I still feel heavy and slow a lot of the time. But I’m sticking with it and your blog is a great motivator!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I LOVE that you know it Dee! Thank you for sharing… I’m going to have to watch this again asap! So happy that you love running now and you are rocking it Dee. Keeping up with running with two little ones—> WOW!
Mary Jo @ Run and Smile
That was the cutest video. I love when little ones just talk and sing. It was 3 degrees today so getting outside in this cold is the hardest part of running for me. Thank goodness for indoor tracks.
Jules
The hardest part of running is the city in the morning. Waking up and hitting the road before the traffic and congestion (I’m a solo runner) is always my biggest hurdle, especially in the winter months, when the time change requires running in the dark. It’s always worth it at the end…always great.
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner
The hardest part about running is getting an injury. I am not fast but whenever I get injured it just totally sets me back. It takes so much more to get my pace back to baseline.
Brenda
I scrolled through everyone’s comments and couldn’t believe that no one already asked you this, but…can you sister make up a recipe for that dish??? It looks AMAZING and I’m blessed at cooking, but only if I have a recipe to follow? I wish I could just throw a little of this and a little of that together and have perfection!
Hardest part about running is when you finally get the desire and motivation back up to where you want it, only to then get some sort of injury where you need to decide…is it worth it to push through the pain or be smart and take some rest days off when you don’t want to! You have no idea what I’m probably talking about right? (Total sarcasm here!)
Suzanne @ Life is a Mix
After a couple of years of not running(being pregnant and well, just unmotivated) I have started back this last week. Oh my gosh, talk about hard!! I’m just starting with short and slow runs(2 miles and 10 mile minute) but its still hard. Ugh! I’ve never been a natural or fast runner but I can’t wait for the day when 4-5 miles is no big deal. For some crazy reason, I’ve also started doing it while its still dark outside and COLD but when you are a mom of three, you have to do what you gotta do! I will definitely be checking your blog often for my running motivation. I can do hard things. Right?!
Kate
Running once it gets cold out is the hardest for me. I break for the winter months and always hate having to restart in the spring. Not running for that long sucks! I still continue working out at home and I have an elliptical but it is not the same. I seriously can’t run in the snow and cold so I may need to invest in a treadmill. I’d still prefer to be outside but at least a treadmill would keep me running. Today is cold and snowy and I really want to run!! Sitting here nice and warm, I’m considering running outside but it never lasts. I’m just not a cold weather runner. Wish I was!
Kate
Thank you for this blog, for putting yourself out there and being you and sharing it all with us! I hope you & Brooke are having a great day!!
Alaina @ thesimplepeach
The colder months are harder for me to stay motivated to run. It throws my schedule and routine off. I can sleep anywhere at just about anytime. Its a gift ;)
Kay
Oh man that stir fry looks awesome!