Tuesday, 20 August 2013

I got lost , running for my life !


Life has been stressful and super frenetic. A fancy word for fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way: "a frenetic pace of activity".

Synonyms ~ frenzied - wild - frantic - mad - rabid - all of them fit.

On Saturday, I woke up early {6.30am} and decided to go for a run on the farm...like a bizarre craving. < We have 20+ km of tracks and more old tracks criss crossing 1000+ acres.

My son hugged me goodbye good-morning and said can I have play your iPad.  By the time I downloaded a running app on my phone both sons were up. As I waved them goodbye - at about 7am - I said "If I am not back at 8 o clock send DADDY to find me". They didn't seem to care or hear - once connected to minecraft ...

Off I ran for my life and as the warmish gentle breeze blew - I got lost . I knew I would eventually find my way back to a more familiar track or landmark , I could see recent car tyres tracks and I passed a neighbouring fenceline. I had to bush bash at one point because I was at a dead end. I was okay and still ran nearly all the way like the zombies were chasing me. I eventually found my way clear of the bush.

The app said I did 8km in just over an hour, I think I'd paused the app at some point but I was very happy about it.

All my energy right now goes into just breathing, running, cleaning and de-cluttering, refereeing my fighting monsters cherubs who I adore more than anything but can't wait to put on the bus to school. My husband has been away more than half of the month (on & off).

I wake up determined to get everything under control and organised but I fail because I try to do it all at once or not at all when the chair beckons me to sit a while and start click , click ,tap, tap tapping.

Oops.

It drains me completely placing my last bit of strength into getting to the point of being satisfied I made some difference before crawling into bed at midnight. I don't sleep well when he is away and I don't relax...though running is kind of relaxing.

I am struggling with anxiety about lots of things. I am well enough at the moment but I worry too much.

Last Thursday was National Relaxation Day, 15th August. My schedule ran around the activities of your kids, I had literacy groups in their classroom - which I do enjoy . Then I had shopping and to come back home to have everything in shape for Hub's return.

Life is insanely busy and there isn’t often a chance to relax (except when I run - yes I sound crazy). I think the idea behind National Relaxation Day reminded me it's so important to slow down sometimes.



I didn't get much chance to put my feet up and unwind but I did the enjoy the pamper package I was sent !    
 
I know seriously who does laundry on National Relaxation day ?


If nothing else always take 10 mins to pamper yourself. 

I wasn't under any obligation to blog about the gift but I do love the strawberry body butter.

The shampoo/conditoner was perfect choice for my coloured hair too...sadly my hairdresser isn't keen to bleach my hair so soon after it re-growing (and a recent colour) so I can't go the vibrant purple I want.



I confess I'm hooked on running to ease my anxieties, for my fitness and to stay abreast [pun intended] of other runners because I don't want to run last.

What is your favourite time or way to relax ?

 

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If I was to run around my parents farm I would either slip on horse poo or sprain my ankle in one of the many mounds of grass growing over said poo! Sounds like just the thing you needed to do though. I wish I knew it was relaxation day!
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
I do dodge cattle poop ;) carefully if they have been on the oats ...ewwww.
You know I reckon I am with you, running helps to make me feel relaxed as well. Sounds like you had quite an adventure on your run. Sending some fairy wishes and butterfly kisses your way lovely lady
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1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Thank you Rhianna. I saw a kangaroo too and pig diggings I think but no zombies.
Running always helps me relax because I get time away from the kids and I don't feel guilty! I clearly missed relaxation day.
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Thanks Eleise, I'm glad people get the running is relaxing.
Running is definitely my way to relax - all I can think about is breathing in and breathing out, so there is no room in my head for all the other 'STUFF".
At night my favourite relaxation is a hot bath, with door shut ( and threat of death if anyone comes a-knocking unless they are actually on fire) and a silly fluff-book. ( Mills and Boon - a 24 yr old virgin orphan falling in love with her Gazillionaire Italian boss, is somehow duped into pretending to be his pretend fiancée, finds out she is pregnant with twins, they fight, she runs, he chases, all is back to lovely happy days within an hour of reading) Sigh *****
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I am so keen to have a bath but we have very little water and 2 new water tanks coming in a week - so trying to save water delivery till then. Bubbles all way once we fill them up.
I am just glad to hear you're well enough to run for 8k! And I'm also glad you didn't get lost in the bush xo Aroha
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
I always have just enough energy to run ...the folding can wait.
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Kylie Embury · 620 weeks ago

I totally get that you can relax when running. For me it's swimming laps. The first few I'm "debriefing" - getting rid of all the "stuff" in my head, then I get in the zone and relax and really enjoy it ,and finish with a clear head and relaxed body - not something I can do at any other time with a toddler, tween and teen!
Running across our farm was one of my fondest memories, dodging the tree roots, following the sheep tracks, I know how lovely it is to run and just get amongst nature. Sucks about anxiety and having to steer the ship by yourself on and off for the past month. GREAT care package, purple hair, can't wait to see that one day!! xxx
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Hairdresser suggested I wait because it will stress my hair & scalp ???
Yes I agree - my sister had alopecia when she was 10 (talk about heart breaking) and they said she should NOT dye her hair - but when her hair did grow back all she wanted was to dye it and make it look great! x
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Exercising is relaxing for me in a weird way. Maybe because it helps me feel better mentally. Apart from that, it's bushwalking and the beach. The latter in warmer weather of course! I'm so impressed at your running!
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Exercise is great for wearing us out and making us sit still... I am generally terrible at both but am making BIG efforts with both as I need to be calmer. My hubby just left for his four week stint away and I am on a mission to be cool and calm... which means less sitting down at the computer. I don't mind being the last runner... went out today at 6am doing interval running for 45 mins with the gym..was last for sure, but great feeling of achievement.

LOVE that hot pack.
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That is amazing ...getting out of bed at 6am. Running last is better than not running at all in my books too. It is a great feeling of achievement when you can see results too.
Darn, I missed National Relaxation Day. I better pencil it in for next year ;)

It's great to hear that you are RUNNING 8km, Trish. Wow it's been a hellava ride for you. x
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