Just run!

I was in the middle of my last training run today when I got a call from a friend. I stopped and took the call and after we chatted about preschool she asked me about my running. I have a had a lot of people tell me how amazed they are that I run every day and run marathons and many think it's magical. But the truth is is that when I started back in January 2011 it was brutal. It was painful. It was downright ugly and embarrassing!!! But, as painful as it was I refused to quit and every day tried to improve by running further and faster. I logged my runs, I took days off and did strength training and eventually I got to a point where I could run 3 miles without feeling like I was going to die in the middle of the run and could walk the next day. Like I said it was not easy but when I thought about the consequences of the unhealthy life I was living it was a no brainer. 

Today I continue to battle, continue to try and get better, continue to live a healthy and active lifestyle. I am not as strict with the diet as I used to be and gain weight more than I am able to lose it but healthy is now our lifestlye and it is my habit. If you are trying to make that change, just do it. Don't wonder, don't think, just get out there and get moving. It will save your life!!!