I recently joined a running group to help me achieve my New Year’s Resolution of running a half marathon. I was kind of nervous at first as I used to always dread the running portion of my tennis workouts growing up. A little push from my friend Leslie encouraged me to join to Couch to 10 Mile program through the Dallas Running Club. It has been one of the best things I have done for myself in a long time, possibly ever. I have started to fall in love with running. My coachs challenged us the other day to ask ourselves why we run. It has taken me about a week, but here are my reasons:
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1) It helps me clear my head. I forget about the stress of work, relationships that didn’t work out, and anything else bothering me.
2) The endorphins really do make me happy.
3) I feel so much healthier. (The Celis/Slutz wedding this year is also motivating)
4) I have met some great people who continue to inspire me every week.
I am sure I could think of a lot more reasons, but these are the ones that push me to put the workouts in when my body says “Do we have to?” My 2010 is already so much better!
Oh and I want to make sure I thank all my running partners who keep me moving . . . Bari, Meredith, Randy, and Stephen. And of course my coaches . . . Amanda, LK, and David.
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