My love affair with running

I've recently started to run again. There are times in my life when I love running, and other times in my life when I think it is torture and would rather do ANYTHING other than running. Right now I'm in love with it. I'm even training to run the Dam to Dam 20K race (that's 12.4 miles) in June.

Let me tell you one of the reasons I started running in the first place. When I was younger, I was a bit awkward. (Shocking, I know.) I was also clumsy (still true). I enjoyed sports, but lacked self-confidence and hated that other people were relying on me not to mess up. What attracted me to running was that the only person who was negatively effected by me not doing well was me. I liked the idea that I didn't have to worry about dropping a ball or striking out.

This is how my love affair with running began. There have been times in my life when I have tried other sports (I also love swimming), but it always comes back to running. You don't need any special equipment or gym memberships to run. You can run any time of day and pretty much anywhere you want.

I've noticed many benefits since I've started running, some of them unexpected. I feel like my stress level is greatly decreased. Even though I'm getting up earlier, I feel like I have more energy throughout the day. My acne has actually gotten better. Best of all, it's a great time for me to think.

I know it isn't for everyone, and in 6 months I may be "over" it myself. In the meantime, if you want to go for a jog with me, let me know!