Notice. Honor it. Slow the heck down.
Thursday as I finished work and headed to change into my running clothes, I noticed how much my brain hurt. Youch! It got me thinking about the things that make us tired and the things we think make us tired.
For example, I never used to think running really made me tired... until I trained for a marathon. Hello naptime on weekends and decent bedtime always, I need you.
Work can be... well challenging, rewarding and stressful. Enough said. I'm tired just thinking about it.
And then I thought about wedding planning. At first, I wouldn't think it to be "tiring," but if I'm spending a few hours in a day researching and contacting vendors or even debating colors, invitations or whatever, it takes a lot of energy.
Oh and then there's the whole school thing. From focusing on a lecture, trying to understand said lecture and then spending a little time studying, the brain is just about zapped. While I want to be doing it and I signed up for it, it's a real challenge.
So, mix all of those fun things together and you've got one tired chica.
My point here is not to get a bunch of "oh you must be so tired"s, but rather to point out that once in a while it's good to notice how much you're doing. Honor it. And slow the heck down when you can.
Speaking of which (hint of sarcasm)...
Last night I ran a little 5K as part of the Oregon Track Club Thurs night series (free for members, $5 for non). Let me tell you, I am not in 5K shape, but because it was our speed group workout, I did it. This should make Saturday's Lucky Clover 10K interesting... {Finished the 5K in 22:15}
Speaking of which, I'm actually excited for it even if it's going to be a tough race. Lucky Clover takes place in Dorris Ranch, one of my favorite spots to run a few miles. For the 10K, you get to choose whether you want to run the 5K road or 5K trail portion first. Which would you do first? I still haven't decided.
Happy Friday to you! What surprising thing makes you extra tired?
For example, I never used to think running really made me tired... until I trained for a marathon. Hello naptime on weekends and decent bedtime always, I need you.
Work can be... well challenging, rewarding and stressful. Enough said. I'm tired just thinking about it.
And then I thought about wedding planning. At first, I wouldn't think it to be "tiring," but if I'm spending a few hours in a day researching and contacting vendors or even debating colors, invitations or whatever, it takes a lot of energy.
Oh and then there's the whole school thing. From focusing on a lecture, trying to understand said lecture and then spending a little time studying, the brain is just about zapped. While I want to be doing it and I signed up for it, it's a real challenge.
So, mix all of those fun things together and you've got one tired chica.
My point here is not to get a bunch of "oh you must be so tired"s, but rather to point out that once in a while it's good to notice how much you're doing. Honor it. And slow the heck down when you can.
Speaking of which (hint of sarcasm)...
Last night I ran a little 5K as part of the Oregon Track Club Thurs night series (free for members, $5 for non). Let me tell you, I am not in 5K shape, but because it was our speed group workout, I did it. This should make Saturday's Lucky Clover 10K interesting... {Finished the 5K in 22:15}
Speaking of which, I'm actually excited for it even if it's going to be a tough race. Lucky Clover takes place in Dorris Ranch, one of my favorite spots to run a few miles. For the 10K, you get to choose whether you want to run the 5K road or 5K trail portion first. Which would you do first? I still haven't decided.
Happy Friday to you! What surprising thing makes you extra tired?
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PS- a 22:15 5K is awesome!
What has been exhausting me lately honestly trying to see everyone before I move. It's fun to see people, but I just feel like I go from one thing to the next. Like on Friday I had lunch with a friend, coffee with another friend, and went to a HH for another friend. I also studied, ran, and did a good will drop on top of all of that, so the day just felt like I was going non-stop.
I also am exhausted by talking about my move. It's emotional and not really my favorite subject and I know I need to keep people informed and answer their questions but I am kind of talked out lately...
~Randall