Thursday, July 21, 2011

And Still I Run


This has not been a ‘Summer to remember’ in the Evolving family world.  Abundant stress and pressure in our professional lives has spilled over into our personal lives, and it’s just not much fun.  Just do a Google search on ‘Biggest layoffs IT’, and you’ll see the main source of stress.  I’m averaging about 4 hours of sleep a night, and my family is going on our beach vacation next week without me.  And still … I run.
Training is going very well ... a nice oasis of something I can control in a boiling sea of things which largely force me to react.  My usual repertoire of injuries is mostly contained, and I’m in a nice groove where I’m disappointed and antsy when the plan tells me not to run.  Currently in the middle of week 3, and week 4 kicks off with a 14-mile long run that I’ll be tackling at my new hilly running destination that I’ve come to love/hate.  Looking forward to sweating out some worry.

I’ve been horribly out of the loop with blogging, both in terms of reading and posting, so I hope all is going well with all my virtual friends.  Hopefully some sanity will creep back into my world soon.  Until then, I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.

13 comments:

  1. I understand the stress of the IT world. I wish you the best and am glad that you have an oasis in the desert! Run on my friend, run on!

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  2. Hope you are hanging in there.
    Sounds stressful. :(
    You need more sleep Chris. Seriously!!
    Thinking of you in AZ.

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  3. Layoffs are the worst, even if you're not the one getting laid off :( Hang in there!

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  5. Agggh Chris it all sounds crappy - I'm sorry for so much stress. I'm glad running is providing some relief/distraction. Take care of yourself!

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  6. Sorry life is so stressful right now; awesome that you have running to help you cope.

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  7. :( sorry that life is tumultuous right now. hope it settles down soon. glad you have your running to keep you (somewhat lol) sane!

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  8. I heard about a scientific/behavior study where it was discovered that 9 times out to 10 the things we worry about don't come true.

    Don't stress. Only stress if it happens. I'd bet my own money it won't. I bet you kick a@@ at work.

    I only say this from personal experience. I have been through it. Alot. I know how how you feel.

    Also, I cannot recall ANYONE who has been laid off that did not end up at a better place. It's like a universal law.

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  9. I hope things work out being in limbo blows unless you are doing the limbo. I'm sure things will turn around soon!

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  10. Been there, done that! I just went through the same thing and I feel your pain. We've had a slight upturn in employment int his area, but it's still not like it used to be. Good luck.

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  11. Sorry about the work issues, that seems to be a theme with the people around me. Hope your runs help clear your brain!

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  12. hope things get better in your neck of the woods chris! I want to get part of frost's poem tattooed on my foot one of these days...... love it.

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