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Location:

Ypsilanti,MI,United States

Member Since:

Dec 13, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

 I started running last year, my first race was December 2008. It was my first 5k. In the past year I have done 5k's, a 5 miler, 10k, 10 miler and my first half marathon. I started running so I could keep off the weight I had lost (70 pounds). And in running, I have found solace, peace, and friendships.

Short-Term Running Goals:

 My goals for 2010 are:

*2150 total miles

*finish a walking/jogging marathon

*a 2 hour half marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

  I want to take each year as it comes.

2009 goal was just to run. I did make the goal of 2000 miles. It was my first year running. I will update my total on the 31st of January.

 

Personal:

 This past year has been frought with difficulty, trials, and stress. But it has also been a blessing. I learned what I can do, what my body can do, and how to make myself what I want to be.

My three kids have been a wonderful inspiration, and my husband, not matter how we fuss, fit or fight, is ultimately my best friend.

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Biking Milage Lifetime Miles: 224.96
Sun, Jul 19, 2009
Total Distance
5.31

I've been going through a really rough time the last few days. Dh has decided he doesn't want me volunteering at RF anymore. Says it costs too much in fuel for me to go out there. So I had to quit. I have been very upset about it, we almost split up yesterday because of it. I was looking for a new house to move to.

But what is done is done. I told RF that I was moving, so I could just cut the ties. Which also means no more races. I  have to find another goal to shoot for, so i don't become un motivated.

My heart and spirit are broken.  And I don't know what I can do to get it back.

Comments
From seeaprilrun on Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 09:29:56 from 68.102.144.140

This doesn't sound right. I don't know the circumstances of your marriage but at the very least you have an incredibly unsupportive spouse. Your running hobby makes you feel great and it is VERY unloving for him to attempt to take that away from you. Fuel costs sounds like a lame excuse. The way you word it that your "heart and spirit are broken" really raises red flags for me. This is not how you should be made to feel. It also bothers me that you had to lie to RF and "cut the ties." I really hope this situation resolves for you. Can you run to RF and work? No fuel costs if you run there! Maybe I am overthinking things--I am just a stranger on the internet--put I really do hope you are not in a situation where you are being controlled or bullied. If so, that is a toxic situation and is not good for you nor your children. Sorry if I am overstepping my boundaries but your entry raises warning signals and red flags all over the place and I do hope that you are okay!

From Running Mom on Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 09:35:22 from 71.238.75.156

Thank you -first off- for caring enough to write something. I am having a very difficult time reconciling myself to where I am. Dh wasn't always this unsupportive, when I was heavy, he was ok with me doing things. All of this is stemming from his insecurties. He has agreed to go to counseling and try to work on it. I WILL NOT give up running. I have finally found something that gives me energy, strength, and courage. He can kiss my please do not swear on that one! But thank you enough to care. Not many people would reach out like that. *smile*

From Sunnyrun on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 18:02:48 from 209.33.198.132

I havent been on the running blog for awhile- my short little runs are too embarrassing to even track on this site - however - that being said... I have been thinking about YOU runningmom and logged on today to see this....I agree with seeaprilrun.

Glad to see todays post that DH apologized. You need to keep your chin up - Like we say at our house "if moms happy, everyone is happy"

From Running Mom on Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 06:49:36 from 71.238.75.156

Thank you so much for the encouraging words. We have been going through a rough time. He has his insecurities, but no matter what I said, he didn't believe me. We have counseling on Monday, and we are trying. We went out to breakfast this morning, and we have a date Saturday night. So, we are trying. Thank you for thinking of me.

And there is NO run too short to log in! Log 'em in, they all add up!

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