Before I get into my focus for the week, let’s talk about running for a bit shall we? After my 14 mile run on Saturday my legs were DONE. They were sore, my body was tired and that was to be expected since I hadn’t run that far in over a year.
I woke up Sunday morning and saw that I had 8 easy mile on the schedule. Sure, it sounded easy but I could tell my legs really didn’t want to run. I decided to go out to a local trail and take it as easy as I needed to go. I started the first mile on a unpaved trail to get my legs into it.
I averaged a 9:15 and once I got going my legs felt better. The rest of the day didn’t go quite as well though, hoping my legs feel better Monday morning!
I also got to try out my new Adidas Energy Boosts! I will have a full review coming in the future, but I loved them!
Mondays are always a great day to look forward and focus on the week ahead. Sometimes we set new goals, decide to try new things or just plan out how to have a successful and productive week.
Recently right when I thought things were going to calm down, I was surprised (in a good way) by a few unplanned things coming up. All great things but I have found myself overwhelmed in more areas than one. I am always one who is highly motivated and focused on what I need to do, but sometimes I find it taking over my every thought.
Last night as I was getting overwhelmed at looking at some things I have coming up this week I reminded myself of one simple thing, just do the best you can.
I think so many times we put so much pressure on ourselves we forget that we are only human. Whether it be work, family or running we want to be the best at everything. Or at least we try to be. Some days I wake up early, work all day, work all night and I still feel like I am 10 steps behind.
My goal for the week ahead is simple: do the best you can. We are all going to have crazy days, rushed days, times when we feel like we are in a constant state of being behind. We have to remember that we are only human and we can’t do anything more that what we are dealt.
Taking life one day at a time and being content with what I can accomplish in that time.
What goals do you have for yourself this week?
Do you ever feel like you are running behind?
I love those words, Sara! Going through a similar situation… heading back to school after no teaching all summer… training for Chicago and feeling little aches that I am NOT happy about. Once school starts, my world gets so so busy. I am going to do the BEST I CAN. Thanks for the inspiration and make it a GREAt day!
Very true 🙂 I think ever since I had kids that became my motto. I feel like I say it every day at some point, sometimes multiple times. Because as much pressure as we might put on ourselves and as overwhelmed as we get, it’s all we can really do. I’m sure you’ll do great this week 🙂
What a great reminder!
I so need to remind myself of this! I have a sign hanging up in my office that says “You can do ANYTHING but not EVERYTHING.”
hi sara i’am jasmin from algeria i realy like what you do i don’t know why but these quotes gives me a lot of hope so thank you 🙂
great goal for the week. i think that just might need to be mine too 🙂
Good goal for the week and a helpful reminder for me. I always feel like I am “behind” so it can be a source of stress. Your attitude going into the week will help you for sure!
I generally always feel like I am running behind! I think it a type-a woman thing… we feel we have to do everything right now and over commit ourselves. Doing the best you can is all you can do!