Walking on (Thru Day 55, plus days 56 and 57)

Hello Hit&Runners,

Balance is an interesting concept.  I've talked about it before, but it is really smacking me in the face right now as I notice imbalances that I would like to remedy.

Imbalances come in many forms:  Physical imbalances that cause injury, imbalance of chemicals in your brain that make you feel crazy, nutritional imbalances that cause illness or fatigue, and of course the ever popular work/life juggling act.  All of them basically stink when they become apparent, and I think I am experiencing a cluster:  Random little annoying injuries, feeling slightly crazed, chest cold and figuring out how to proceed career-wise.  I am really feeling good that I have not missed a day, but I am starting to wonder if I've been expecting a bit much of myself.

I took some days this past week or so to just walk, easily and with no real destination or goal except to walk.  I forget sometimes that walking is very therapeutic.  It's great for reflecting alone, and if you ever need to have a bonding experience or a hard conversation with someone a walk is a good way to do it calmly.  

I was able to run a bit yesterday and today, though I am doing run/walk intervals until the congestion is completely gone from my chest.  I keep trying to just keep doing what I can to be healthy and taking it a day at a time.  I am frustrated, but staying positive.

Yesterday I got to go to Coach's Training for Girls on the Run, which was a huge boost to my positive attitude!  The women I am coaching with are going to be great pals I can tell, and I cannot wait to get started.

So that's all for now, what is new and exciting with all of you?  I encourage all of you to spend a few minutes this week writing down the things that are going to get you attention this month and what things are not.  Balance may not be entirely possible as life happens, but having a plan is always a step in the right direction.

Go Go Go!
Coach Andi