Hippy girl - by sarah

So, since Sunday my hip has been sore. After running through the pain and stepping through the pain, I realize that I am not that champion Ironman Triathlon winner that can ride a bike with a dislocated shoulder that I saw on TV the other night. i realize that my pride in being able to run a certain amount is not worth not being able to walk correctly for the next few days and being called "Waddles" (the same nickname I achieved when pregnant) by my husband! I am sure I will feel better tomorrow and most definitely next week, but it has taken a lot of pride-swallowing to be able to not run and get BEHIND a whole week in my training! I was so excited about running 8 this week and now I still won't know what that's like yet. But, I know God is teaching me to be patient. I always want "it" now. It's so hard for me to just sit and take certain things easy and I am way too competitive with myself. But, I give in now. It doesn't mean I'm giving up on this, but I have learned a lesson in listening to my body instead of my heart (I guess that lesson should only apply to running :-)). So, hopefully I will feel better next week and will continue in my training, but if the pain in my hip comes back, I have come to the conclusion that I don't have to be Super Woman and that I absolutely should NOT be Super Woman at the cost of my health and well-being, for the purpose of being able to be there 100% for my family. :-)