My Fitness Journey so far
My fitness journey started the year 2022. With no prior sports or commitment to exercising, I began this when I came to Heritage of Faith to become a MiXchanger. Starting it slowly, but pushing myself nonetheless.
I always thought that physical training was just that, physical. I have realized that it is as much a mental challenge as a physical challenge. Finding your weaknesses and training in that area even though your mind screams at you that you can’t change that. Realizing it’s a journey really takes the weight off your shoulders because people think it must happen instantly, but that is not the case. You just have to start and keep going. It gets really hard at times, but you just have to be consistent in your fitness journey. What also helps me is that I have people to whom I am accountable so I don’t get lazy with conditioning.
We condition together and have fun building each other up while reminding each other why we are doing it, which is that we need to look after our bodies and do our part so that our physical bodies don’t limit the way God can use us.
Questions About Conditioning Answered
- My favorite part of conditioning? : In the morning before conditioning is my favorite part, because of the beauty of the morning. Everything is so fresh and clean. You feel that you are still half asleep, but you have the strength to tackle the day head-on.
- I think my gear should match. : I think it looks good and professional if the gear matches or just colors that go well together.
- What I do when everything shouts at me to quit? : I try to distract myself from it. Focus on the clouds. Focus on the birds singing. Anything that holds your attention and makes you calm. Ask the Holy Spirit for help to silence your mind and strength to keep going and just go.
- Do I sing when I run? : No singing does not work for me, meaning it does not hold my attention long.
- Who introduced conditioning to me? : I knew about training and exercising, but I only started conditioning on this level when I came to Mixchange. One of our team leaders Matt is helping us with conditioning.
- What am I most grateful for that conditioning taught me? : That I can keep pushing my body. My body won’t break as easily as it might feel.
- What conditioning taught me that I can apply to my spiritual life? : Doesn’t matter how hard it feels, don’t quit. Just push a little bit more then you will find your breakthrough.
Cullies to Dullies
Cullies to Dulloes was a really great experience. Having sweet fellowship with the people around you and having a physical challenge added to that was certainly a good learning curve.
On the first day when we came to seven kilometers we were tired as we stopped for a water break we struggled to get going again. We started running a few seconds later and we started praising the Lord. Some of us were ahead whereas others were at the back. Randomly we started shouting and praising the Lord and we received so much energy from that that we could continue with joy helping and supporting each other.
On the second day, I learned so much from the things that happened. Serving even if things get very difficult. Putting a smile on your dial because you know that other people are experiencing difficulties as well. Keeping a grateful heart to keep the darkness away.
In the end, I would do it again with no doubt about it. I did a 10k and would really like to go further than that next time. Maybe 15k…