I have always wanted to be able to run. Seriously. I have always been envious of people who can go out and run while still managing to breathe. I could never do that. I have always struggled with breathing while exercising.
So it was, that last year, Mark and I made the commitment to run. We started slow and steady using the Couch to 5K program. We signed up for our first race in March for motivation and it worked. I became a runner. Together we ran our first race, the Bordentown St. Patrick's Day 5K.
We had such fun that we decided to keep going. We ran all spring and summer. And we kept running into the fall. The truth is, around October I got tired. I still ran, but not as often. I think trying to balance work, consulting and exercise became a bit of a challenge. I never achieved a good balance.
So, as I started training again in January, I must say how happy I am that I was still able to run. I really enjoyed the fact that my feet and legs work together to get me from one place to another, quickly.
And so we keep going, Mark and I, both at our own pace. It feels good.
So, why run? I guess 'cause it just feels good. Besides, I like getting new t-shirts!
