Friday, December 11, 2009

Running in Circles?

Are you runnings towards something, or away from something?
  • I'm running away from stress
  • I'm running towards being happy in my own skin
  • I'm running away from the needle on the scale pushing towards the right too far
  • I'm running towards being a better me
  • I'm running away from addictions, formerly smoking
  • I'm running towards being a role model for my son
  • I'm running away from the old me
  • I'm running towards new adventures, new friends, new experiences
  • I'm running away from having a sedentary lifestyle
  • I'm running towards discovering new strengths and weaknesses
  • I'm running away from letting my weaknesses stop or slow me down
  • I'm running towards proving my nay-sayers wrong
  • I'm running away from letting my life slip away
  • I'm running towards the person I want to be
  • I'm running away from having regrets
  • I'm running towards testing my limits and pushing beyond them
  • I'm running away from my fears
  • I'm running towards new goals
  • I'm running away from needing brain surgery again, gotta protect what I have left!
  • I'm running towards finding myself, and my purpose
  • I'm running away from things I thought I couldn't do
  • I'm running towards controlling my life, not letting it control me
Seems that I'm somewhere in the middle, running in circles?! Happy Friday!

29 comments:

Gotta Run..Gotta Ride said...

Your post just get better and better and better :))))))

macnic said...

Happy Friday indeed! You run for great reasons :)

Lily on the Road said...

All very good things to run to and from Mel...

and remember, life is a circle, its just how GREAT you make it and who you meet along the way!

xoxox

Zoƫ said...

That's the way to be. :)
Happy Friday, Mel! Hope you have an excellent weekend!

Amanda said...

Amen sista!

Jen said...

"I'm running away from things I thought I couldn't do" - DITTO!

Marlene said...

Awesome list and a good one to look at on those days when you DO feel like you're going in circles.

Diana said...

It's the confidence you've gained over the years in yourself that keeps you "away" from the things you want to be away from!
Running has definitely changed a lot of our lives! Who would have thought?!
Running has helped you also to face those things you run away from, so you're not really running "away" from, you're just not needing them anymore!
Awesome post Mel......never think for a moment that you're NOT a great role model for your son!

Morgan said...

I love this post and so feel ya!!!

Velma said...

Love it!!!

TNTcoach Ken said...

Just keep running............... great post.

RockstarTri said...

It it sounds like you are right where you need to be and you've got a compass leading you in the right direction.

Heather said...

Love this post!

Irish Cream said...

LOVE this! Have a great weekend!! :)

Jenn said...

GREAT POST :)

Sarah said...

Round and round like a record!

And so is life! Great list. Come by for some treats!

The Happy Runner said...

I AM PRINTING THIS OUT!!!!!

Great post, Mel. Yes! Have a great weekend :-)

EndorphinBuzz said...

I'm always running both away from and towards my last and next serving of cake, ice cream and chips ;)

Seriously, my confidence and general happiness has improved with running/training. I have to keep it up though because during those weeks were I don't train much, I'm told I get quite grumpy...

Kerrie T. said...

Very inspirational post! LOVE it!

I'm running toward lifelong goals!
I'm running away from excuses!

Marathonman101108 said...

Once again you have given me goosebumps. Another great post. I love your blog makeover also. Have a great weekend.

Denise said...

you always come up with such creative posts. very nice!!

RunToTheFinish said...

so very true. I have thought before about what I'm trying to run out in those long runs...right now my goal is to just run towards things and focus solely on the good and stop with worrying at all about the bad.

Frozentriette said...

I love this, thanks for sharing. A most excellent, inspiring list.

Alisa said...

Hehe I'm with you on the scale!

Marci said...

Great post, and I love your new header with your new bike! :)

Groover said...

Riding or running in circles is fine as long it's a spiral and you are going upwards ;-)

I agree with the comments above. Nice blog make-over!

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

Love this post... Sorry I am sooo far behind on reading..

Big Daddy Diesel said...

Stellar as always!!! Love the new top banner, the bike porn stands out rather nicely.

Brian said...

I want to print this post out and put it on my cube for inspiration!

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