Running for Beginners

Just attended my first half marathon this past weekend.  No I wasn't the one running.  My sweet daughter, set a goal while doing cross - fit that she would run a half marathon.  What an accomplishment for a non runner.  It was so inspirational to see so many people out to mark this accomplishment off their list.  There was actually an 81 year old, and 72 year old woman that were in the top 3 of their over 70 category that ran.  My mind was blown away.  I have dreams of being a runner, but feel that my body has limitations an injuries that keep me from this goal.

Today, I came across this Beginning Running Guide, and I think I just might try it.  Wish me luck, as I move off this couch and move forward to a stronger more healthier me!


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Coming Out of Crisis

Strive to be Healthy – (Mind, Body, and Spirit)

Mind:

1.      Study daily in scriptures, inspirational talks, good books

2.      Be open to guidance and counsel

3.      Create a life plan of everything that you might want to experience and accomplish in your life, and ask Heavenly Father what he would like to have in your plan.

4.      Choose one goal a week to focus on.  Be accountable to someone, and reward yourself for your accomplishments.

5.      Cultivate a gift or a talent, something that will enrich your life.  Fill your cup.

Body

1.  Sleep 7-8 hours a night 
2.  Word of Wisdom –Are you following or justifying some of your choices
3.  Body is depleted:  must eat healthy and take vitamins to restore body 
4.   Stretch/ walk or exercise 15 minutes daily 
5.   Hot baths for relaxing
6.  Vitamin D or Sunshine daily
7.  Do something fun everday.  Doesn’t have to be big, extravagant or costly.  Just a simple pleasure.  HAVE FUN EACH DAY!

Spirit

1.      Simplify. 

2.      Be Still, and find some quiet time in each day to sit and ponder – meditate.

3.      Nuture your soul.  Allow yourself to heal

4.      100% obedient to commandments

5.      Pray and Fast

6.      Be aware of those things that don’t allow the spirit to be with you.  Avoid these things like a plague.

7.      Develop Christlike traits everyday, they will instill power and joy in your life.  Start with gratitude and being positive.  Fight to get negativity out of your life.

8.      Rejoice in your uniqueness.  Humble yourself before God, he will make your weaknesses become strong.