Week 5

I have heard from runners that running can become increasingly more difficult as you continue to train.  I am finding this very thing to be true with reading as well.  Life just gets in the way sometimes.  This week was full of football games, birthday parties and holiday parties at school.  It was also red ribbon week (drug free & proud) and the school was buzzing with activities and themes.  My drive and determination were deterred by other priorities.  There are times when running takes a toll on your body.  Many factors affect your running. 

• Have you gotten enough rest?
• Have you had your daily dose of water?
• Are you eating the right foods to help fuel your runs?

The slightest things can change your running success as well as create issues for the success of your training.  Weather, illness, lack of motivation...all can lead to a bad week of training. 

The important thing to do, is to learn from your mistakes.  This week made reading difficult.  It got done every day...but not without a lot of self convincing.  Devotions are such a good way to start your day...if you get up on time and have your life in order.  Reading at night is a perfect way to escape life and settle into your bed.  If you don't have a million things to do from the moment you get off work until your head hits the pillow. 

Your desire to read has to outweigh the things that keep you from doing it.  You have to get out of your own way and get motivated to continue on the path to reading for pure enjoyment.  I really do enjoy the times with my book.  They just come so few and far between sometimes.  Ninety minutes doesn't seem like a lot...until you barely have ninety minutes to give.

Oh well...next week is a new week.  The book is still very interesting and I am learning a lot about women's equality and the battle for equal rights.  It is hard to believe that we as a country used to act this way.  I can't imagine going backwards, but know it was a different time that brought forth a different attitude altogether.  Thank goodness we have the blessings we have now in equal rights. 

Hopefully this next week will allow for more enjoyment reading and less obligation.  Have a wonderful week!

Amy