*** sorry for the terrible formatting earlier:( it looked weird on my tumblr app. Hope it’s fixed now:)

Like I posted earlier, running is not easy, but today’s run challenged that. I ran 8 miles and it was a great run! 

I think that running makes people very philosophical and introspective, at least it does to me:)

I was thinking about my journey as a runner, and here is what I came up with…

Before I was a runner, I used to…

care about how fast people ran

always ask if people walked when they would go running, and assume they were not “legit” if they did

think that you were only a legit runner if you ran a marathon

believe that if you did not own Victoria’s Secret PINK workout clothes and Nikes, you were not a runner

believe that only skinny people could run

*added from “erindoeslife” thinking when people ran, they ran in a full out sprint. Haha so true!!!

Now that I am a runner, I know that….

it doesnt matter how fast you run, you are doing it!

most people do, in fact, walk….and that’s ok!

the majority of people that consider themselves “runners” run 3 times per week about 3-4 miles…though races sure are fun:)

if you wear VS PINK, cool, but I can’t stand the cotton. Drywick is much more breathable…AND Nikes are great shoes, but not the be all end all of shoes. I am totally content with my Sauconys

ANYONE can run. Skinny, fat, tall, short, fast, slow…we ALL can run. It just takes perseverance, drive, and passion.

I am not one for countdowns, but just thought I would mention…8 days until my marathon:)

What did you used to believe before you were a runner?

asmallloss:

You so fit that you signed up for your company’s 401K program thinking that it was a weekend fun run.

love it.

[via jack]

Haha! This made me laugh :)

(via ontherunmama)

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Send me some questions or information about yourself! I love this Tumblr community and want to help you guys in any way that I can.

My posts have been a bit sporadic because, let’s be honest, when you are training for a marathon and working full time, there is little time for Tumblr. *wink* Ok, there is time…ALWAYS time, but I have been so swamped.

Few quickies about me…

1. I had Gastric Bypass in 2009 and have since lost 170+ pounds
2. I have not stepped on the scale since 1/1/2012 and I wont until after my marathon. I want my marathon and running to be about fitness, NOT the scale.
3. I have run 2 5k’s, 1 10k, 1 15k, and 2 1/2 marathons, in addition to logging tons of mile running, swimming, and biking.
4. I am training for my first full marathon on June 3rd in San Diego
5. I love my job and love my life.
6. I am a Christian and try to love God and love His people.

Send messages my way and welcome to my page:)

I am in a running rut…BUT not going to lie…it feels good to know that since February 1st I have run 242.4 miles(that’s 9.25 marathons), biked 13.25 hours, and swam a total of 18 miles. :) Only 20 days until I can call myself a marathoner:)

How do you get out of the running rut?