A Decision
I’m not going to run the Gold Coast marathon this year. I’m not going to run any marathon this year. I know this sounds stupid, but it feels incredibly FREEING to say that. I know I said I was going to. But as soon as I said it, I felt weighed down by it. The next seven months stretched ahead like the worst homework assignment ever. It wasn’t like that last year. I don’t know what changed. But lately running is feeling less fun and more like a chore. It feels like something I only do because you guys expect it, and because I’ve made my running so public. It doesn’t help that I keep adding a new injury every six months. I hurt my right knee ten days ago, and it’s still not recovered. Every day that I don’t run, I feel a terrible guilt knowing that I’m “falling behind” on my goals. Isn’t that silly? I went out for a run this morning knowing that I shouldn’t, just because I felt ashamed at not getting in any miles this week. (I got plenty of exercise, just not running.) That’s just stupid, right? Who am I doing this for, anyway?! So when I got back to the house this morning, wincing as my knee climbed each step, I said to the Snook, “I don’t think I want to run the marathon.” And he said, “Okay.” And I immediately felt SO MUCH BETTER. I feel like that’s a big sign that I’m making the right choice. Right now to run would be to force the issue, and I don’t feel like forcing it. I want to have some fun. I want to face some new challenges. I will continue to run, but I’m not going to set any expectations on it. That feels good to me.
Month: January 2012 (page 3 of 6)
Buy our stuff! I’m destashing some knitting books over on Rav, and the Snook is selling off a PlayStation and games over on eBay.
How-To: Portlandia Put a Bird on It Brooch – According to a few people I know, Portlandia is a show that the Snook and I really, really need to watch.
Moda Bake Shop: Charming Window Pillows – I always wondered how these quilt blocks were done. Brilliant! Uses a lot of fabric though. I love that you basically make and sew together a heap of cootie catchers to start.
7 Trends in Business Analysis and Project Management to Watch for in 2012 – I especially like #1: “Divergence of the PM and BA Role.” This is a big one for me. I don’t want to be a PM, but my whole career people keep trying to get me to be one. They are very different roles, and it doesn’t make a lot of sense to have the same person filling both on a project. (The good news is that my new job will be strictly BA.)
Indiana, Enjoy Your Final Two Years Of “Tax-Free” Amazon Purchases – Well, crap. I’ve looked at the Amazon help pages, and it looks like this is going to be added to all orders being shipped to Indiana. So even though I don’t live there, I’ll be paying tax to send gifts to my family. BOOOOO!
Super simple travel mug – But a canning jar offers next to no insulation for your hands. So it’s not a travel mug, is it? Let’s be honest: IT’S A SIPPY CUP.
FBI: Missing teacher search draws tips, no answers | ajc.com – I know some people are weirded out by the fact that I upload my location to the Internet while I’m running, but things like this are why. I’m willing to trade a little privacy for the safety of knowing that the Snook can always find me if I get into trouble.
Magic of Roald Dahl Celebrated on UK Stamps – I got a quote and mention at the bottom of this article!
Achievement Unlocked: Bicycle Commuter!
Yesterday I survived my first ever rides to and from work on Tiffany. I spent some time working out a route that would avoid major roads and traffic. In the morning, I ended up cutting through Redfern to get to the Bourke Street Cycleway. Man, that thing is NICE! Separated bike lane all the way to work. Then in the evening, I cut across the CBD to meet up with the Snook and ride home via Darling Harbour. The worst part was the three blocks on Park Street between Elizabeth and George. I ended up getting off and just walking through that bit. (Too many pedestrians; too much traffic.) Both routes ended up being about 5K, so I did 10K total for the day. And I did a Spudds class too at lunch! FIT KRIS IS FIT.