Running...Why You Should Never Say Never!!
I started running in March 2010 and I can remember saying never over and over again, and now all those things I said never to, I am doing!!
I saw that #runchat was having a contest and it is an interesting one....write 10 things you love about running. So that made me think what do i love about running? Let's see if I can list 10.... 10~ Clothes...
I know it's not high fashion but it can be! Any time I can go into a store and look at new running clothes it does add a smile to my face. I am a big fan or Under Armor, Nike, Brooks and now if I could afford Lululemon I would be in Heaven!!
Lululemon How Cute?!
9~ GU...
Peach Tea!
I never thought I would say that, but GU Chomps are so yummy at 4:45am when about to go out for a run. Peach tea is my favorite, plus has the most caffeine! Then off course how could you not like Chocolate! Chocolate brownie taste in a packet!! Now if Chocolate and Peanut Butter could combine...that would be heaven!!
8~Sweat..
Not something many people may love, but the feeling of being done with a work out and seeing the sweat you know it was a great work out!!
7~Garmin
Yes a gadget, one that I have only had for a week now, but I do love it!! I had the Nike+ sports band prior to this and it worked great! It was great for me being a beginner. But this Garmin has already taught me so much about my running! I see it being very helpful!!
6~ Shoes
What girl doesn't love shoes!? Just never thought I would enjoy running shoes as much as my flip flops and heels! and just me i have few pair of heels that I love! I am currently running in Asics GT-2170 but I am thinking of changing to Brooks..have to visit my favorite running shop, Fleet Feet to try it out!
5~You Tube Videos about Running.
just watch no need to say anymore!!
4~Beer
After Montgomery Half
Yes...beer as soon after running a race, I am not usually a big beer drinker, I enjoy captain and coke zero myself, but never thought beer at 9am would taste so good..especially after a great race!!
3~Accomplishment
The amazing feeling after finishing a run and knowing it has become of your longest runs yet! Yes there is some pain involved but such a amazing feeling knowing that you set out to run #miles and finished all the #miles!!
2~Medals
Me & Husband after 1st Half-Marathon!
This kinda goes along with accomplishment! Its a piece of hardware that gives you a daily reminder of the hard work that you have done to meet the goal you have worked so hard for!! I remember almost crying when I crossed the finish line at my 1st half-marathon. Now I wonder will I really cry when I cross the finish line after doing my 1st full Marathon in 5 weeks? I am guess so!!
1~FRIENDS!!
HERG running group
Without finding the group that I currently run with I am almost certain that when I finished that 1st half marathon that would have been my only one! I am so happy that I have found a great group of people to run with. And along the way I can call them my friends!! I also have fun everyday that I am out there running!! If I start not having fun...i will have to find something else to do!
Well finding 10 things I love about running was a little easier then I thought! some may be silly, but it is a true passion in my life and i am so happy to have discovered it and stuck with it!!
I made a little field trip to one of the nicest running stores here in Birmingham, Fleet Feet. I went to get a couple new lights, seeing that they have both fallen and bit the dust... I got the traditional red flashy light as well as One of my favorite lights to run with! But I also went with a mission to get new gloves! especially after my problem on Saturday. When i got there I went to the gloves and one of the associates came to help (and I can't remember his name, which I hate) and was so very helpful and had great tips!! I explained my problem and he had a great idea tha he uses that he shared. He told me that he as well gets cold fingers. What he has done is use the normal gloves but then places a pair of socks over them (thats what he had laying around) but suggested to maybe get a pair of mittens. It would keep the fingers warm and keep the heat all in one area, which so made sense! But there were no mittens at the store today, so online shopping I will go! But I did get my lights and a refill of Peach Tea GU chomps, Yummy!!
But maybe if I'm Lucky if I buy the mittens we will not have anymore cold runs this season??! a girl can wish and dream!!
