Things I Remembered About Running

I have been working my way back to running.  The early morning spin classes were fun, but early.  And I had to drive there.  Random people would ask me if I ran and I would have to sheepishly say, "well, kind of."  I have been nagging my husband who is supposed to run a half marathon this month to get out and do some running before the event (pot, kettle.)  And I am signed up for The Color Run in October.  I have friends that are doing some most excellent running (and posting about it on Facebook.)  I know they are not deliberately rubbing their running in my face, and I celebrate their successes, but I feel guiltier and lazier with each successive post.  So I went for a run. And I remembered a few things while I was out there.

• Even if you do nothing else all day, you feel like you have accomplished something.
• If you have a whole list of things to do and run anyway, you feel like Wonder Woman.
• No matter how many bumps and bulges there are, you feel strong in your running clothes.
• It ensures you take a shower, no matter what.
• Writing ideas?  Sure.
• Your dog really enjoys the post-run cool down walk.  And so do you.
• It sucks to be starting again.
• I am a runner.