Running

Six weeks ago I began a Learn to Run 10K Program. I have a couple of friends who introduced me to this, Rachel Lor and Leesa Dolynchuk. They are both inspirational and motivational. I have often looked at other friends who run regularly and have run races and secretly have wished that I too could run. In the past, I have never been able to run due to knee issues. Last year in my exercising, I decided to step my treadmill time up and began jogging. While jogging, I noticed that I was not experiencing pain in my knees like I had in the past. And a part of me became elated at the fact that perhaps I too could run. So for now, I am running three times a week and building up my endurance.

Some days it is so easy to get on the treadmill and other days it can be so hard. Today was one of those days, mostly due to the fact that I overdid it at the gym yesterday and so my legs felt like lead when I tried running. But, as I continued to run and my muscles warmed up and loosened up (ever so slightly), it felt wonderful to run and let go of recent stresses. I have not yet registered for a race but hope to do that soon. I am not sure if I will run a 10K right away but so far am able to run the 5K comfortably.

The other day I was not seeing results and was left wondering why I was doing this since I don't specifically love running. But then, the next time I ran, I felt like what I was doing was actually running. I felt the stresses being released through running. I felt that perhaps positive changes are happening with my body through this running. I felt fabulous after my run. I guess time will tell...