Sunday, March 27, 2011

Doubt

I doubt myself a lot.

I'm not really sure when it started because I can think back to one particular moment in HS where I was carpooling with the other girls and I spoke so passionately about my plans, I knew I would achieve them. Needless to say, I realized in college that wasn't my passion but I want that passion that I displayed that day back.

This  past week has been a particular struggle. The nagging feeling that returning to school was perhaps too ambitious, that I should be out there working and earning an income has had me question what I've recently  committed to.

One of those commitments being yesterday morning..


I tweeted this shortly before 7am. I was supposed to meet with the Coordinator of the adult 5k running program at 7:15. I would be late because of record lows..


Despite the fact that I forced myself onto the 5K training program (although after this past weekend I think she realizes now that it's beneficial to have two people coaching) and wasn't sure what she would relinquish control over, I ended up in quite the leadership position yesterday.

The ladies asked her for a warm-up, as she stumbled for words, I piped in having them start with high knee's, wide knee's, knee-ups and then butt-kicks. Shortly thereafter, we were off wogging.She stayed back due to the temp and being pregnant, which I understood. Those 25 minutes of wogging were the fastest I've ever participated in and upon our return I led them through a quick cool-down.


I LOVED IT! 

I loved every single minute of yesterday's group run. I left the clinic with such a high that the freezing temps and early morning were forgotten. I realized on the ride back to my house, that I'm doing the right thing.

I'm achieving the right goal and that nothing has ever made me this happy.

I need to remember this.

I know now when I achieve my goal, I will be great at it!
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6 comments:

  1. What a fabulous post! Love the happiness oozing from it. You deserve it!

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  2. Congrats!! That must have been an amazing feeling. I love how you were able to turn yourself right around!

    If you ever need running encouragement, or just a running partner to show up for, I'm game. We know how great it feels after a run, but it is still hard to get out there!

    Great job!!

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  3. Hi Bec,

    It sounds like after a shaky start that you really enjoyed yourself. I love your positiveness shining through this post.

    From the sounds of how much you enjoyed the morning you are definitely making the right decision.

    Glad you have got your passion back.

    Thanks for the lovely comments on my post about my running - it means a lot to me to have a runner make me feel positive about my own running capabilities. Thanks again.

    Jane xx

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  4. and it made ME GRIN that you loved it.

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  5. It sounds fun (the wogging!) ... once you got there.

    But really? 17º?? That's crazy! Where is our beautiful Spring weather?? Is it every going to be here? Do we go from freezing to insanely hot and then back? What is going on?

    Sorry about the rant. But come on!! ;)

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  6. yay for finding your passion! a running clinic sounds like fun - i'm on the verge of looking for new fitness opportunities :)

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