Just keep going...

Each day, I keep telling myself to just keep going. No matter what I do, just do something!

Since my last post, I haven't done a lot of training. I went out dancing on Friday night, so I'm thinking I could count that as a workout. After all, I was sweating like crazy! Then on Saturday, I went to my first kettlebell class in three weeks. I hadn't gone for last two weeks nor worked out at home, so I knew that if I didn't get myself back to class, I might be giving up on it soon. And I was already feeling bummed because I could tell my arm muscles were beginning to lose their definition. Ugh! I LOVE having muscles! So, I got myself to class. At the request of my teacher/sister, I was in an easy class again. She acknowledged I could do more, but since she asked me to attend that class time, I did. The class went ok, but it was not much of a challenge for me. Afterwards however, she asked me to stay for another 15 minutes with another student in order to get more of a workout in. So I did. Oh man, was that a workout! I ended up staying another half hour, which is another whole class. I had a heavier weight and could already feel that my lower back was going to be killing me very soon. The workout was great, but I was pretty much dead for the rest of the day!

Sunday I worked on my flyers for my planned "YOGA in the PARK" fundraising events, but did no training. Still recovering from my aching back, I decided to take it easy on the physical, but spend time emailing and promoting my fundraising. Just keep going, just do something!

Then on Monday, I re-committed to Team in Training. That was required for me to go on with them. This also means that if I do not raise all the money I have committed to by mid-April, I am on the line for the remaining amount not raised. I thought a lot about that this past weekend, and although a big part of me just wanted to quit, I ultimately decided to re-commit. It is a big, scary, crazy thing I've done. However, my intention is to become a better me this year. And if I get through this obstacle of raising this large amount of money, I believe it will personally pay off with other positive life consequences as well. This is why I decided to stick with my plan.

Tuesday, I knew I needed to get back to training. I hadn't done a walk/run for several days and I was feeling the mental effects of that--kind of like guilt! The kids were busy so I decided to go on my own. I headed out to Campbell Park for a walk/run by myself. The main trail loop there is about 2.25 miles. Although I could go on a longer trail route, since I was alone, I decided to just do the loop three times and that would be about 6.75 miles. But as I started, I could immediately tell I've been taking too many days off between training. I got very tired very fast. And so, when my friend called during my third mile, it was an easy decision to cut my training short and meet her for an informal St. Patricks Day celebration :) I did first, however, push myself through to get 4 miles in before I left. Oh well, 4 miles is better than none!

Today, Wednesday, I continue to feel the pressure of fundraising. But I'm determined to just keep going, just do something. I've been reaching out to people on a personal level and asking them to help. I still hate it for sure, and today found myself wishing I just had an extra $2,400 so I could donate it all myself and be done with it! As I said though, this is a bigger deal for me personally, maybe even more so than I know. So I keep myself inspired with that thought. Oh, and raised another $150 today!

Just keep going, Donna, just do something...