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June 2008, Jogging, Depression
June 2008, Jogging, Depression Wednesday
04Jun
Run Forrest, Run
June 4, 2008 Blah.
That is how I have been feeling since last week. As I drove home from work last night, feeling as if I could fall asleep at the wheel, I tried to think of reasons why? I thought, thought, and thought some more.
Nothing out of the ordinary had changed. Breakfast, Daycare, Work, Daycare, Dinner, Bath Time, Kid Bedtime, Clean, Blog, Mommy Bed.
The piece of the puzzle was found.
Exercise.
I have not exercised in ten days. Well, let me rephrase that, I have not jogged in ten days. Jogging has become my new high. I was running three miles a night and I had become religious over the past few months going for a run four to five times a week and then I went straight to zero.
I crashed my system.
How did this happen? How did I let my glorious New Balance sneakers get so much dust? Well, my husband has been traveling for business for a little over a week now. This has left me with no time to exercise or do anything for that matter.
My mind started to race.
Is it really that simple? Is there really that big of a connection to depression and exercising? I have really been (stress really) short with the kids and I hate when they see that side of me.
Just the other night I had to raise my voice to my three year old for not listening. My son then quickly responded, “Mommy, don’t you love me”. I fell to my knees, held back my tears and apologized on the spot for being fresh.
I promised myself as I turned in for the night that I would wake up today and beg my Mother-In-Law to keep an ear out for the baby monitor after he had gone to sleep and I would throw Donnie in the jogging stroller and run.
I woke up this morning and it is pouring out.
Defeated?
Nope. I am going, that is why I have that horrible looking plastic rain wrap for the stroller.
Forrest Gump will have nothing on me.
Reader Comments (35)
Run Kimmy Run!!!!!
It's amazing the difference exercising makes in your whole persona.
Good luck sweetheart.
Reading your post, I just realized that I've missed Yoga for the last week. Yes, it makes such a difference to the body and the mind!
The mind/body connection is crazy when it comes to exercise. I've been on hiatus due to a nasty cold and I swear it is getting worse. Plus, the weather is all tornady (I know, not a word, but it works), so we are stuck indoors. I'm thinking I'm gonna jump on the treadmill while watching So You Think You Can Dance (my new addiction) and the Wings game (my obsession).
Take care--YOU!!!
Wow! In the rain? You are such a trooper. Good for you! I won't even walk to my car in the rain :(
eff ya. you go get some endorphins so that you can feel like it's cute again when they just. won't. listen.
i'm thinking of you - and my need for a jogging stroller.
Good for you girl, exercising really relieves the stress of life, right? Working, parenting is exhausting, I bet..I feel ya! Rain or shine, go Kimmy go!
You go girl!
Running definitely has a way of releasing the stress that builds up.
~K
Good for you! And it is so hard when the hubby travels.
Take care of yourself, and glad to hear that you are still going.
Donnie will love it too!! :)
Hardcore. Maybe you can kick my ass after all.
Good for you!And yes, the correlation is just that close.
Well, guess who feels like a guilty schmuck for skipping my work-out today?! That would be me! You deserve a pat on the back though. Good job!
Good for you -- I make excuse upon excuse that I don't have time . . .blah, blah, blah. I need to stop doing that.
YAY for you! I need to get back in the swim (really, dance) of things - - I have neglected the exercise of my life for no good reason other than finding that slice of time I could squeeze it in.Got to! Setting alarm early and will do it FIRST before the computer sucks me in...
Yeah definitely get exercise if you can squeeze some in. You'll feel better.
I'm looking forward to the end of school for just this reason. Without the rugrat to get up in the mornings, I'll have almost an extra hour for me... I may not be running, but I'll be out walking or biking. I can't wait!
With me, no exercise = feeling crappy and tired. Somehow you'll find your time to run.
Good for you!! The Wii Fit has a running leg, and although you run in place, it works in bad weather! Stay with it!
Breaking routine can really take a toll on your mood. I'm glad you got out even if it was raining!
I bow down to you for your tenacity! I'm with Nola - get a Wii Fit.
Aw, good for you! I talked all kinds of talk about working out when I got home today but all I did was.... read my emails and catch up on blogs. Um... tomorrow, FOR REAL. This dang party planning is consuming my days!
I was camped out in the excuse wilderness for a few days too. I got back on track yesterday and today and feel 1000% better! Just keep looking forward; looking back only hurts your neck.
Run FORREST, RUUUUN! PS. I dropped entrecard, and I have a bunch of credits if you want them. And if I can figure out how the hell I am supposed to transfer them?
Well, how was it?
I've heard there really is a link to exercise & depression!
Good For You!!! Don't let a little thing like water stop you. You'll be glad you did it!
UGH! Excercise? I'd rather be fat and depressed. Much like I am now.
Oh I absolutely, 100% know how you feel. I just feel horrible when I stop running or going to the gym. The other night, my husband was supposed to be doing outside stuff right after work so I wasn't planning on running. But it was drizzling so his plans were changed. I just was sitting around, doing laundry, putzing, and just didn't feel good. I felt lazy. And I thought - why not just go for a run? Literally, as soon as my feet started to run, the drizzle turned into a full blown downpour. But I kept going. I actually like running in the rain, strange I know. I mean, there is a point where you just can't get any wetter, right? I feel a real sense of accomplishment when I go running in weather that no one else would ever set foot in. Again, strange, I know...
Good for you for making time for yourself. I'm starting a 4-week bootcamp on Monday -- at 5:30am! I'm sure the first week will be a nightmare, but hopefully I adjust quickly. I always wish I could run and love it. It's simple, free and you can do it anywhere. I really just HATE to run. Hope the rest of the time goes smoothly till your hubby comes back!
Wow. Running in the rain! Dang, girl. Good for you. I need to...no, scratch that...I'm GOING to stop being lazy about exercise. You inspire me!
Good for you girl!! I am sooo NOT a runner, however I just got a second hand manual treadmill and have been walking on that almost everyday and I feel GREAT!!!! Exercise really does make a huge difference.
It is SO hard when you get out of your routine; and when hubs travels I try to work my schedule around so I can still get to the gym the same number of times. But it is so hard with kids; and I'm at home, it's still a juggle.
I am so not a runner - I think I'd pass out running around the block. You are amazing. Fly with the wind (and the rain ;)