"Just Do It"

Before there was "Find your strong"...

Before there was "Run Happy"...

Before there were "Brilliant runs"...

There was a little saying...

"Just Do It"

On Wednesday, I established that I would not be running Thursday or Friday.  I do not do well running in the heat nor do I do well getting up before the sun.  No, I would run on Saturday and Sunday.

Yesterday, I spent the morning at Target and Costco.  Finishing up school supply shopping and buying food for the family.  By the time I left Target, I was shaking and sick to my stomach. 

I hate school supply shopping.

And yes, hate is a strong word.

I hate it.

And yes, I should just be thankful that I can buy school supplies for my children.

However, it stresses me out like you wouldn't believe.  Yesterday, as I walked out of Target, I was convinced there is a conspiracy between the government and school supply companies.  I was certain, school supply shopping was simply their way to make us stimulate the economy.  Well, economy, this mom of 5 kids says, "your welcome".

Shaking and sick to my stomach.  Mind spinning.  Ready to cry.  Ready to run away. 

Add to that that my hormones seem to be dictating my mood this week.  I've wanted to run away every single day this week.  I've felt lonely.  I've felt like the needy friend that no one needs.

Just being honest.

Darn hormones.

So, this morning when the morning didn't start so well, I decided one thing.

Just do it!

I drank my coffee, watered the garden, put on my lightest and most comfy Saucony shorts and laced up my good, old, reliable Saucony kicks and headed out the door.

I was expecting nothing.  I was feeling like the, "oh, look at her, at least she's trying" runner.  And then, something miraculous happened.

With each footfall came a grin that got bigger.  Sweat started pouring out of every pore.  My legs finding their stride.  I'm quite certain I could feel Satan eating my dust.

8:54

8:16

8:12

8:01

And with that, I finished with a grin, praising the Lord and ready to tackle another day in the heat with my sweet little cherubs.

Just do it! 

You will never regret it.