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Why Running is My Therapy

Remember back in middle school gym class when it was time to run "The Mile?" Believe it or not, but that was the worst day of my life!! I hated running the mile!! I was lucky if I could run/walk it in 15 minutes!! It sucked and I hated every minute of it!  I'm so glad I've gotten past all that!!



It's been a trying week for me and running has been my refuge! It's exactly what I needed to release my anger and frustration. It's been cold so I've had to run on the treadmill for the most part and I'm ok with that. I've been watching Friends on Netflix mostly. There was one day that I was feeling really angry and frustrated so I cranked my running playlist and it was like God knew exactly what songs I needed that night! It was pure bliss and I ran 5 of the fastest miles I had in quite a while! 


Before running, I probably would have turned to food to ease my troubles! Running makes me feel like nothing else I have ever felt before! I feel empowered and like I can conquer the world when I run! It's an obsession but one that I can feel proud of! I know I am doing better for myself and my family when I run. 


This is how bad my obsession truly is! I actually do know how far a mile is from my house in every direction!! It's nice to have an idea of how far you have to go to reach home!  This actually came in very handy today as I was out for a run! I ventured outside today for a run this afternoon. I haven't done this in quite some time and today, even though it was feeeezing cold, was bright and sunny and I just couldn't resist any longer! Luckily my hubby got me this awesome Tech Gear coat for Christmas that really holds the heat while you are running! I had just a tech t-shirt on underneath and my arms were dripping in sweat! I could feel the droplets rolling down my arms while I was running. It wasn't until I got home that I started to get cold!! Thank goodness for chili, warm corn bread, and coffee for dinner! 

I always feel awesome after a run!! 

What I am most proud of is that I started running! If you would have told the middle school me that I would have ran 3 half marathons last year and was training for a full marathon this year, I would have thought you were completely crazy! I am proud of my accomplishments and the example I am setting for my kids! I hope one day they run races with me! 


Running has saved me! It's made me a stronger person spiritually, physically, and mentally. It's made me resilient. It's made me overcome obstacles I have placed in front of myself for whatever reason. I have no fear when I am faced with a challenge. I thank God everyday for the blessing that is running! 


So run on my friends! It's a precious gift! 


Laura 

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