Several weeks ago, my husband gifted me with an early Christmas present: a treadmill. I knew that once we got the treadmill I wanted to put up some of the inspirational collages I’ve made through the years as well as all my race numbers and finishers medals. Yesterday, I finally had the chance to put it together and in so doing was reminded of how strong I really am.
Wall of Inspiration
Many of the collages I’ve made were during my recovery from anorexia and bulimia. I made them as visual reminders to help me stay focused on who I really was, underneath all the lies and addiction of an eating disorder. For a long time these posters were what reminded me that there was hope beyond the struggle I was in-that there was freedom. I just had to believe and have faith that I was made to be something MORE.
Looking at those posters last night as I hung them on the wall made me realize how far I have come. I’ve been behavior free for three and a half years. When I think about that victory it inspires me to “run the race set out for me” in life and in running. It reminds me that I can do all things in through the strength that God gives me.
I’m looking forward to getting on the treadmill and running-inspired by my past victories.
How do you stay motivated on treadmill runs? What would you put on your wall of inspiration?
-Sarah
Alex says
Very nice collage! Colored, warm, inspiring… Also, your handwriting is very beautiful! Someday I will try making a wall as nice as yours is! (:
Also, your blog is very interesting! I’ll be following it.
By the way, I would definitely hang pictures of friends and travels… besides things like you already have on yours.
scanney says
Thank you! And thanks for checking out my blog:)
That is so beautiful Sarah! I am so thankful that God has changed your life and that now you can run in freedom, both figuratively and literally! I’m hoping for a place in our home that we can put a treadmill and do the same. But, for now, I stay motivated on the treadmill by thinking about all the fun races we will run together, very soon!