I’ve heard and read that many people struggle with the last week. Many don’t like the decreased activity level, many get anxious or nervous, and some start to over-think the whole thing. In the running world it is affectionately known as: “Taper Madness”.
As Dennis stated in his last post, it is imperative that we RELAX. We don’t need to try new things (foods, activity, etc.) or see how little sleep we can get. How we feel during the last week is largely dependant on how many races or experience we have. Instead of being nervous this time, I am really excited to see how my hard work will pay off. I’m thrilled to see how it goes. I can’t wait to hear the starting gun go off and soak in the event.
For those of you that are doing your event for the first time, I have a few things that may help you:
RELAX (Don’t question what you’ve learned to work this semester. Stick to the plan: food, sleep, activity levels, and pace. Re-direct any/all negative thoughts into positive ones. Speak positive truths over yourself—out loud.
FOCUS on the positives and the blessings of God. Thank Him for the privilege to run and the blessing of your health. Dedicate your hard work and honest efforts to glorify the Lord. You being smart, disciplined, and dedicated will give the Lord glory. He is smiling on you and very pleased with you. He and His angels will be with you while you run.
SMILE AND LAUGH a lot. Enjoy God, your family, nature, friends, and anything that is of great value to you. At times, your emotions will tend to lean to the negative, fearful, worrying side and I encourage you to take them captive and replace them with truth and joy.
Let’s have fun and bring glory to God. Life is good. God is good. We are blessed. Let’s shine our lights.
Love ya,
Jason
3 comments:
Little activity for me this week - except for kicking Jeni's cat, which,for some reason, likes to beg at the table like a dog, mew and rub up against your legs. Sigh. And also except for today. I went to Windy Hill to do a little walk and take some pictures. My little walk turned into over two hours. I got lost. My knee was really hurting at the end. I hope I didn't mess myself up. I've been doing really well with icing it and not doing any activity. Best wishes! Becky
Okay, so I didn't think I had any anxiety about the 1/2 marathon, but last night I had a dream that I fell asleep at the start line, and woke up an hour and a 1/2 later, decided to run it anyway, so needless to say, I was running and watching everyone on their way back :)
Do I dare ask anyone to analyze this dream??? hmmmmmmmm......
Yeah, I have been feeling a bit beat up, like "what if I can't make it?" "what if my body gives out?" "what if I go too fast in the beginning?" "what if..." it is endless. It was nice to read TRUTH and now speak it :)It is weird trying to keep inactive since I have felt "inactive" for over 17 months now! :) I am taking advice about doing little though; I don't want to regret things later. See you all Saturday!! :)
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