I AM a Runner

I have been continuing my love hate relationship with running. I run because it is good for me. I work up a good sweat, and I like that it is a fast pace activity. I know that thirty minutes of running equals about an hour of walking, and who has that kind of time anyway?


I was dreading getting on the treadmill today, and even knowing that I had "Kourtney and Kim Take New York" saved on the DVD to watch, still wasn't enough motivation.


Today the weather here was BEAUTIFUL. It feels like spring is right around the corner and it is only January! Needless to say, I love love love the weather, and felt that today was perfect for a run outside to switch things up. 


I laced up my sneakers and put on my favorite yoga capris and hit the streets. Weaving in and out of the neighborhood I went.


I felt so good being out in the fresh crisp air that I lost track of time. I've been using the Nike shoe chip and my iPhone to track my progress, so when I checked my iPhone to see how far I've gone it informed me that I had already ran 2.8 miles.


Now friends, this may not seem like a lot to you, but this is a MARATHON for me! Last year at this time I could barley run .8 miles outside.


I continued my run and when I finished I clocked in at 3.5 miles and I felt like I could of kept going! I have never finished a run feeling so great!


I am ready for my first 5k!

Hope everyone else is having and enjoying the wonderful weather!


Love love love,