Running

For those of you who know me, you know that I basically was born running. According to my parents as soon as I could run, I would run everywhere. Though I do run for fun, and sometimes catch myself running to places because it is faster (no joke), I know that running will be a hobby I will always stick to, unless I get injured, which I am pretty sure I would still run.

Growing up I was a very active girl; playing soccer, basketball, softball, riding my bike and just hanging out with friends in the backyard or woods. Sitting is not my strong suit because I am always thinking of what else I could be doing. Luckily, I am always on my feet at my job so I am constantly on the move. Thus, running fits me and my busy mind.

Oddly enough, I did not start to competitively run until I was in 8th grade. I did pretty well in 8th grade and so my running "career" started. In 9th grade I ran cross country, indoor track and outdoor track. Once my family moved to Texas I stopped all of my other sports and focused on running. I really enjoyed running in high school not just because I was running but because of the great relationships I made when I was running. Also, my parents saw how much I loved running and they really enjoyed watching me run. Running got me through the tough stuff and it still does.

To this day I continue to find running friends and I have made great friendships because of running ( you know who you all are ;)). Running for me is a time to reflect on the little things, relax and plan my day and next days.

I do not competitively run anymore except for the occasional 5k and half-marathon but I really don't take those seriously. However, the last half I ran I got my best time (1:47, 53 out of 985 in my division and 186 out of 5732 in my gender and 801 overall), and hardly trained, which makes me wonder what my time could be if I trained. Considering this was my third half, maybe I will eventually train.

Anywho, I am a creature of habit and I have worn the same running shoe since high school: Adidas Supernova.

Running shoes do get expensive but it is a necessary investment. However, I have recently been purchasing my shoes at the Adidas outlet in Cypress. Purchasing my shoes at the outlet saves me at least $40/ pair.

To those of you fellow bloggers who run, happy running, and to those who don't, well, know that I will run for you :).