After a truly shocking and devastating week for our family, I am trying to Regroup and find some sense of normal. Thank you all for your messages of support and virtual hugs the past 10 days. It means so much to me to know that I have such a strong support group within the running community both in person and virtually. I am not yet ready to write about “everything” that happened instead I am trying to regroup. Doing “normal” activities and getting back to my regular schedule is helping me to process and grieve. I am jumping back into the Weekly Wrap with Wendy and HoHo to do just that.
Monday
30 min elliptical and 1 hour strength training
Tuesday 4 mile run
Best Group Hug ever! Felt so good to be outside with my crew
Wednesday- 30 min elliptical and 90 min strength training and boxing
Punching things feels good!
Thursday- 4 mile run
Felt good to get outside despite the much colder weather.
Friday-45 min CycleBar Class
Did not have too much energy today but always feels good to sweat it out. Bonus met a new friend who was interested in our MRTT group.
Saturday- 5 mile run
I have the best support group ever-feeling so very lucky to have them in my life.
Sunday- rest day
Family photo from a much happier time. My mom with her 3 girls. Sister Lisa on the left.
Sending lots of prayers to you and your family! You and your sisters all look so much alike.
Thanks Maureen xoxo
I’m very sorry to hear you’ve had a tragedy in your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Pounding it out on the pavement, especially with your friends, will hopefully be cathartic. You Mom and sisters are very lovely ladies. Thanks for linking!
Thanks Hoho it’s been a tough 2 weeks for us all. It really does help to get out there with my friends and keep up my normal activities
I see a lot of love and friendship here and that is exactly what you need! Sending love from afar. <3
I am feeling lots of love and friendship thanks so much Wendy xoxo
Running can really help us to get through challenging times, and I’m glad you have a supportive group of running friends! I’m sorry you and your family are going through a tragic time…sending lots of prayers your way.
Thanks Lisa appreciate it. Yes my friends have been a huge help to me
I’m so sorry that your family has suffered. 🙁 I’m glad you could find some comfort in physical activity with your amazing support system! Sometimes, it’s those small little moments that really help you heal the most. Sending prayers to your family!
Thanks so much Jennifer really appreciate that
I missed what happened, but I’m sending you love and big hugs to you though!! It looks like you have a wonderful support group surrounding you. I hope that they are making this challenging time just a little bit easier.
Thanks Sara and yes my friends are making all the difference. They have been so amazing
I too am so sorry about the tragedy that has fallen on your family. I am glad to see that you are still working out with your friends because I know how much you enjoy that. X0 -M
Thanks so much Meranda it has been a tough 2 weeks
I’m so glad you’ve had the support of your MRTT friends there in person. Please know that I’m sending love and hugs your way.
I know you are thanks so much Deb xoxo
Again, I am so sorry for your loss. It’s hard to even know what to say, but just know you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I’m glad you have such an incredible network of friends 😉 Congrats on a great week (fitness-wise), I’m sure that’s a big help as well. ((hugs))
Thanks so much Kimberly I really have appreciated your messages of support. It does feel good to get out with the girls and sweat it out.
I’m sorry to read about your grief this week. I’m so glad that you have a tribe there to be with you and a release for the emotions. It’s easy to disappear and keep to ourselves when we are down. Prayers for peace and healing to you and your family.
thanks Judy yes I am glad that I have so much friend support and that they are all encouraging me to come out. It does help!
Sometimes getting back to some sense of normalcy is super helpful. I always find that it helps to take my mind off of things, at least for a little while.
So glad that you have a very strong network to help you through this and I’m still sending tons of prayers and virtual hugs to you and your family.
Thanks so much Kim hugs received!
I have been thinking about you and your family and sending prayers and hugs. It’s wonderful that you have a strong support group in your running crew.
Thanks so much Michelle really appreciate that and I am definitely feeling the love from my running friends near and far
Deb I am devastated for you and have been thinking of your constantly. I’m so glad you have many wonderful friends around you. Big, big hugs.
Thanks so much I so appreciate all the love and support from near and far
Sending so much love and support. I hope to have a chance to give you a real hug soon. So glad you were able to run with some friends this week — hopefully the elixir of friends, running and fresh error offered a bit of relief.
It did help a little to get out with the girls. Yes would love to get together soon
It’s never easy, but friends and running are always a good way to help you work through things.
Yes definitely thanks!
Looks like you spent the week in good company – I hope it continues this week, I’m sending you good vibes!
Thanks so much appreciate that
I agree that running friends are the best and most supportive ever! And this group ….is it not the best too??? Through good times and bad, these bloggers are simply the BEST! Still praying for you and your family Deborah …and yes, punching things feels great! xoxo
Thanks so much Teresa and I totally agree there is nothing better than the friendships I have made both virtually and in person. xoxo
Exercise has gotten me through so many of the hard, stressful times of my life. I’m sorry that you need that outlet right now, but happy that you have it. Peace.
Thanks Judy appreciate knowing all of you are sending love my way
I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through hard times 🙁 I’m glad to hear you’ve got a lot of support out there!
I really do from near and far thanks so much
Deborah, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and I give my deepest condolences. I’m glad to hear that you are surrounded by a strong support system during this difficult time. Sadly, I am going through the same thing right now and it’s HARD – somehow the routine of training really helps provide stability. You and your family are in my prayers.
Thanks Janelle I really appreciate that. I had no idea that you were also going through something similar. I will be thinking of you and your family as well. Hang in there it’s not easy
My heart truly goes out to you and your family for whatever you’re going through. Thoughts and prayers your way. Working out is always an incredible way to sort through emotions and thoughts, I’m glad you have that, along with your support people, your life.
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Thanks Susie I really appreciate the love and support
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you have a solid support system to get you through the times ahead. Sending thoughts of love, peace and comfort.
Thanks so much really appreciate that xoxo
I’m so sorry Deborah!! Sending so many thoughts and prayers your way! <3! So very happy you have such a good support group around you during this difficult time.
Thanks so much for the love. It’s been really tough but yes I do have so much support near and far thanks xoxo
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. So glad you have such a strong and powerful support system x
Thanks so much really appreciate that so much