Shera Bechard: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Injury Milestone

I'm thinking it is a little ridiculous that I've posted a blog every day since starting this thing. Mostly feeling ridiculous because besides one or two people (including my mom), I might be the only one reading it. I know I have to start somewhere and I guess since this blog is partly to help me grow and reflect on my life as a runner and mother, then I shouldn't worry about how often I post. Blogging has really been something I look forward to at the end of the day. It is a way for me to reflect on my day, set some goals as a runner and mother, share creative things I've done, etc. So, blog again I will!

Tonight I'm staying up until midnight so I can register for the Hippie Chick Half Marathon. It is a race that fills up quickly and I never remember to register in time. The exciting thing for me is that this marks my return to running! I'm so excited to be registering for a race considering that just nine weeks ago I was barely walking normal! Another special thing about this marathon is that it will be on Mother's Day. What a great way for me to celebrate motherhood and running together!

My training and personal goals for this week:
* Continue to take it easy
* Run 1-2 miles each day, hoping to be up to 3 without pain by the end of the week
* Continue to cross train on the elliptical and bike
* Yoga
* Eating Healthy...lots of water, fruits and veggies
* Positive thinking and being in the moment with my kids.

3 more hours until I can register for the Hippie Chick Half!

Amanda

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

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Hung The Moon

I should probably start by saying that I agree with my kids in thinking my husband "Hung The Moon". He really is wonderful. He's an extraordinary father, husband, son, engineer, public speaker...the list goes on and on. Anyone that knows him would say the same. He's pretty much everything that I am not, and more. He's patient. He thinks of others before himself. He will always be willing to make a huge mess with the kids just for the sake of learning and making memories (he cleans it up too). I can certainly see why the kids put him in super hero rank. This is a wonderful thing! I often wish I would have had more of a "daddy" figure in my life and words can't possibly describe the joy it brings me to see that my children have such a special bond with their Daddy.

(just got finished building a stool together)

I want to be on super hero/hung the moon status too. Instead, I'm the one they see day in and day out. I'm the one who enforces the rules around the house during the day and makes sure they have consequences when they don't follow them. I'm the one that makes them eat their breakfast and get showered and dressed for school.  The one that loses her cool when they continue to scream at each other for something completely ridiculous like eating the goldfish that fell on the floor or for using the marker that their sister wanted to use . I'm the one that makes them have quiet time so I can have a break. The one that says no to sugar and t.v. when they've had too much. I'm the one they see every. single. day. I love this, cherish it, and I know deep down they do too but by the time the weekend comes, I'm old news.

This morning I told the girls that I would be gone all next weekend for four days to go to Napa with my girlfriends. I kind of expected at least an "oh, we'll miss you mommy!" or "Why are you going?" or some sort of sign that they were bummed to see me go. Instead they cheered loudly and jumped on their Dad with a shout of "hooray!". What?! Now, just to be honest, I'm equally excited to have a break from them so I really do understand and know that they are just excited to be with their daddy but it still feels crummy to feel so easily discarded.

This was a long week with kids. It wasn't a typical week but one of those weeks where everyone, including me, was cranky, sick and irritable. I'm tired. I'm sick of hearing my girls fight and finding myself acting just like them. I'm sick of hearing the voice in my head mocking me with "Do as I say, not as I do" as I resort to yelling, knowing perfectly well that it isn't the appropriate parental response. This was just one of those weeks that I felt lost as as a mom and missed being the teacher in the classroom just a little.  It was a week I missed having my students think I "hung the moon". This was a week that I needed a long run. A run where I could just pour all my stress out on the road and come back to myself and remember why I'm doing this and why I love it so much. Unfortunately, I'm not there yet with running so I can only think of the runs to come.

I know my kids love me and they know I love them. I love my job and am forever thankful for my lot in life.  I know we all have those days and weeks where we find ourselves in a funk. After a little pity party and cry, I got away for a workout...elliptical and bike are better than nothing. Then I spent time shopping (for me) and grocery shopping alone, which felt heavenly! When I got back, my hubby had every item out of the refrigerator and was cleaning the shelves and wiping down the condiments. I think he really did hang the moon.

Check out this awesome refrigerator job! Thanks Hon!

There was really no reason for me to feel like an outcast. I was just emotional after a tiring week. The cuddles and shouts of joy that came my way when I walked in the door reminded me just how much my kids appreciate me. I know what it is like to have someone around that you don't see as often as you'd like and taking for granted people that you see every day. I know that I'm doing the best I can and that in the end it will all add up to great memories and a solid foundation of love. It's just easy to lose yourself in the day-to-day world of motherhood. Motherhood can seem like one of the most thankless jobs but it is also one of the most rewarding. I'm looking forward to the break next weekend and to coming back fresh. Maybe then, I'll also be the one who "hung the moon".

Amanda

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Yamaha GP Finals : Official Results

Its now official the new official results are in.
Congratulations to Moises Munoz of Team MAC
the Official Automatic Championship Winner.
Moises was blazing fast in the wet race and he
won it with authority a clear strong statement
that he is here and he means business.
Congratulations also to the humble Team Owner/Manager
of Team MAC Sir Arber Armobit.

Also Congratulations to Vingie Coloma of Moto-R Republic Davao
and also his teammate Clifford Baccus. The dynamic duo dazzled
the crowd with their teamwork and determination.

Congratulations to our riders from Visayas and Mindanao.
You have made history in your achievements and may you
have many more victories to come. We are all proud of you guys.

AT SUPERSTOCK
1. Paul Pangilinan
2. Marlon Arceo
3. Michael Fernandez

110 SUPERSTOCK
1. Tracy Gaddi
2. Percival Sison
3. Paolo Labador

135 SUPERSTOCK
1. Edzen Zuniga
2. Fritzy Claveria
3. Jriz Capecete

115 SPORTS PRODUCTION
1. Roel Rubin
2. Gino Limcaco
3. Harold Rosal

AUTOMATIC CHAMPIONSHIP
1. Moises Munoz - Cebu
2. JE Inguito - Manila
3. Paul Pangilinan - Manila

110 - 115 SUPERSTOCK FINALS
1. Vingie Coloma - Davao
2. Clifford Baccus - Davao
3. John Emerson Inguito - Manila

Mindanao Rider of the year Vingie Coloma takes top finish