My fifteen year runniversary on November 10th went unmentioned! I didn’t even run that day since I am running every other day (apparently I was last year too), on odd days, this month!
What did happen on November 10th? This one broke the modem. Ha.
I’ve cut back SO much on running this year, for several reasons:
- I’m overweight and much slower and running takes more time and isn’t as enjoyable
- I keep getting injured because I am overweight
- I keep having to start over because of those injuries, etc.
- AND… I have another hobby now – rock painting
Instead of being sad that I feel like a huge part of my identity is not being nourished, I am going to celebrate that running is NOT my main focus anymore. It was my main hobby and #1 priority for many years, and not always in a healthy manner. I’m glad I have another hobby to focus on and develop an unhealthy relationship with now!!!
All sarcasm aside, I am happy that I have a new hobby and community that comes along with it.
Congratulations on 15 years of running! You have had quite a journey with it!
I think it’s great that you have a new hobby you love so much! And it sounds like you are running in a way that works best for you right now, and that is also great! I understand how it is sad to let go of something like running that was such a big part of who you were for so long, but it sounds like you have come to terms with the change and are able to shift your enthusiasm to your rock painting! It is nice you have still been able to maintain a running practice that fits your current needs, too.
I was running 2x a week to be ready for the Corrida here at New Year’s Eve, but they just cancelled it because of covid, so that kind of takes away my motivation. But I don’t want to let go of that feeling of ease that the regular running had started giving me, so I am going to try to keep it up.
Thank you!
And thanks! I am so glad I had another hobby for all those injuries this year! And I really am starting to accept it and tell myself I don’t need to be running a ton of mileage like I was before.
Ahh that stinks they had to cancel! I am sorry! And yes, definitely stick with it if you can so you don’t have to start over! I am so glad running is feeling easy 🙂
I love this! It reminds me of the comment you made on my post of thinking about all the things you’ve yet to do/become obsessed with. Who knew that rock painting would become your #1 hobby?! And what hobbies await us in the next few years?! So fun to think about!
Right?! That is exactly how I feel about it, still, like, whoa, I never expected this! And yes, totally excited to see what I get into in the future!!!
Congratulations on 15 years! That’s amazing!
Thank you!