Running and Reading About Running

Three days ago, I had an awesome run. I would have run yesterday, but due to a full schedule was unable to. My plan was to run today. But then, I woke up with another sore throat.

I must say that I am feeling let down. Wanting to run, but feeling it would be unwise. I even took my new shoes back on Tuesday and got a smaller size. I am disappointed. I'm indecisive about what to do with my reoccurring sore throat phenomenon. My other running issue has been better, but I just don't understand these sore throats. I'm seeking God's guidance.

I'm feeling reluctant to go to the doctor. Really, I just don't feel like making the time for it. Or not up for what he might say or might not say.

If the Lord wants me to take it easier than I have been, at least I've been getting free issues of Runner's World magazine. I got one yesterday and have already read a few helpful articles. I'm not sure why I've been getting these complimentary issues, but I guess it's good timing. I don't mind having to hang out on the couch, homeschooling my kids, reading my Bible and my new Runner's World magazine. But I would much rather have an hour break amid my teacher's role and home-maker's role to put on my new running shoes and hit the road or treadmill.

If I can't run though, I guess the next best thing is reading about running! It is amazing how much there is to learn about running. Anyone serious about running should be reading about this gift. There are so many great reading tools about running that have helped me through the years. Helpful they are, but also very inspiring and motivating. Sometimes I'll just hang out at one of the big name bookstores with a good cup of cafe mocha and check out the running books. There are a lot of them.

Though I've never subscribed to any running magazines, reading these free Runner's World issues may just tempt me to sign up. Of course, that's gotta be their agenda anyway, right? The only difficult thing about reading about running when you can't or shouldn't run, it makes you want to run even more! What a predicament!