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Why I Run

Over the summer, I decided to begin running. I want to be that athletic girl, the one who can just put her hair in a ponytail, put on some running shoes, and go. So I started the C25k. And I have stuck with it. Other than Weight Watchers, running is the only thing I've stuck to for more than a month or so. And I love it. It's more than just the calorie-burning.

I love the feeling of accomplishment when I'm done. I love the fact that it is as much a mental workout as a physical one (as in, I can't do this; Wait, yes I can; Just make it to the next intersection; etc). I love that I feel good afterwards. I love that it makes my heart, muscles, and bones stronger. I love that there is no competition about it--it's just me and the road. I love that I need no special equipment for it, no ability--I can do it anywhere.

If only the cold would be over so I could run OUTSIDE more often. I'm not one who does well in the cold weather, so I stick to the treadmill at the Y. And I HATE the treadmill. I don't know what it is about it. Wait, yes I do. I feel unstable on it. I end up staring down the clock instead of enjoying myself. I feel judged by all the people working out around me. I feel self-conscious of my breathing, my sweating. I hate how I literally go nowhere on it.

I have a b-ball game that I have to leave for in half an hour, so I have to stop ranting about the treadmill now. Hope you all have a great weekend! I'm so excited to have Monday off!!

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Comment by Christy on January 19, 2013 at 6:24pm: I can relate so much--I posted a couple days ago about wanting to become a runner. I am doing couch to 5k right now. I am just about to get to the 20 minute run. I am scared, but at the same time really looking forward to it. I feel like once I conquer that one, there is no looking back.

Comment by Angie Y on January 19, 2013 at 6:27pm: lol, oh Brandy I loved your rant about the treadmill. Some days I loathe it other days I love it! Idk girl. Spring will be here soon!! I know what you are talking about when you said you feel judged by everyone working out around you. I feel the same way and I breathe hard sometimes when I'm going up the hard incline. I always think to myself can she/he hear me. Gah I'm sort of excited to get out and start walking again too. Running... I don't know how you can do it. I am proud of myself when I can jog a block walk a block. lol

Comment by Cindy on January 19, 2013 at 7:26pm: Hey, along with WW and running you can certainly add blogging here to your list of 'stuck with its'. You're practically a lifetime member at BTL! :)

I didn't start doing the treadmill until just a few months ago but I mix it in with my other cardio machines so I almost never go longer than 20 minutes on it.

Hope there is no drama at the BB game!

Comment by Keem on January 20, 2013 at 7:52am: I'm the same way-If it was in the negative degrees, blizzardy, too humid, raining, or too hot, I wouldn't want to run--I see diehards do it all the time, though. :)

Comment by Paula on January 20, 2013 at 7:45pm: Does your Y offer and indoor mini running track? I belonged to one that did and although it ran around the perimeter of the gym I liked it when I jogged. Remember that we are almost through the first 1/2 of January so spring and outdoor running are just around the corner.

Comment by Brandy on January 20, 2013 at 11:41pm: Paula--it does, but it takes like 32 laps or something to make a mile, and it just looked like it would make me dizzy!!

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