I ran two miles today. Scratch that—I walked/ran two miles today. A 10+ minute mile might not be fast, but it’s a starting point. I went a mile to the left, down a country road, past Maria and Lainee’s houses to the stop sign, past three big houses on the right, and then another quarter mile to the extra-large pond. That was my turnaround point, making it a solid two-mile loop.
I’ll keep that up for the next week, adding more distance if my body gives me the green light.
My friend Kim is a daily runner and races regularly in the area. Today, she sent me a link to Macon Tracks for upcoming local races. I don’t have much competition in my life these days, but I am competitive. Signing up for a race gives me something to train for—something to improve.
Meanwhile, I want hedges. I want trees. And I feel this irrational pressure to have them planted yesterday. I want a lush, private space around the pool—especially for the nudist colony I’m starting. Just kidding. (Or am I?)
But I keep getting stuck. I don’t know what to buy, where to plant them, or how to care for them. And so, I do nothing. Analysis paralysis in full effect. Perhaps I could scope out an area where I’d be glad to have a buffered sightline from the road and start there. Or take a look at Pinterest for inspiration from what other people have done. Sounds good!
Take care. Love, Jaclynn