Becoming
I have been doing my best to get in more miles and runs and have two biggish races on my calendar now, a half and full marathon to keep me motivated. I cannot help but notice lately on my runs how different everything feels. My ankles tighten up faster, my quads and hamstrings start to burn sooner on the hills, my breathing feels like work some days. I’ve been incorporating strength training again and focusing on my nutrition more to alleviate these challenges. “What have I become?” I wondered as I willed myself through my miles the other day. It’s time, I suppose, that continues to pass and age us all into new challenges. I don’t like acknowledging this, but I’ve gotten older, my kids are all adults now, starting their lives and trying to figure it all out. When they get frustrated with the challenges in life, I want to tell them, I’m still figuring it all out too. Just like these runs, some days, it’s challenging. I’d be l...