Running forward

I woke up early to run this morning with a friend and she cancelled on me.  A little frustrated about being up an hour earlier than needed, I set off on my run by myself really needing to run.  I needed to run for many reasons and I decided those 45 minutes would be the foundation for my day.

I am already tired and it is only Tuesday.  I have lots of miles to run this week and I am nervous about this.  I woke up with a sore throat and am petrified about getting sick on the week of a 20 mile training run.  The rain yesterday caused the already leaking breakfast room ceiling to leak even more.  I feel like I have not made any progress on my FOCUS goals for the year.  My house is a mess and laundry is everywhere.  I feel like I am moving in circles instead in a forward motion.

So, on this run I prayed like a crazy woman for direction and guidance.  I prayed for patience and grace to fill my words today.  I know this will be needed with my sweet kiddos.  I prayed that God would guide my day and it will be what it will be.  I prayed that for today I accept this with my whole heart.

I was supposed to have a nice and easy 5 mile run.  The funny thing about this run is that I ran it way too fast, but it did not feel hard one little bit!  I think God moved my legs faster than planned so I could "run away" my frustrations and negative thoughts.  I felt renewed when I arrived home.

So, here is to moving forward today!

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do and He will establish your plans."  Proverbs 16:3