This week’s Tuesday Topic is: How does running help with your mental health? You can write about this topic or feel free to post any running related blog post. Remember to link up with Kim and Zenaida! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Remember to come back for later linkers!
I know running is something I do to help me get through the day. I enjoy the time alone and the feeling afterwards. I’ve been running since 2005 but it was 3 years ago that I realized how much running has been helping me get through some difficult times.
In March 2019 my mother had a stroke. I was sad, angry, and confused. I worked while helping to take care of her. There weren’t enough hours in the day and it left me exhausted. I also ran 5 races that year. It’s been three years and it is somewhat better. I am still tired but now I blame it on work. 😀
Then came March 2020 and everything changed. More than ever I appreciated running. I am an introvert and staying home was delightful. I don’t have a treadmill and running outside put me in a better mood. I was not happy when I had to quarantine and could not go outside. Luckily, it was just a couple of days.
Running helped me cope with the stress of working from home. Yes, I know I said I enjoyed staying at home, but working from home is a whole different thing. While I liked not having to drive or dress up, the work itself was too much for me. I spent many days crying and wanting to quit. Many of you might remember how awful it was for me.
I look forward to my runs each morning. I love the time alone. I love listening to Matty during my Peloton runs. He makes me laugh and smile. During my runs I also think about the past, present, and future.
I hope to continue running for as long as I can. Running helps me stay healthy which will help me continue to run.
Topic for next week – A Day in Your Life. Feel free to write about this or any running related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!
