Yeah, that was my college running. It was all about running on the weekdays so I could drink what I wanted on the weekends. It sort of worked LOL.
Running to wear my skinny clothes.
Once I was out in the real world, I just wanted to stay in my small suits. I like the way I looked and I ran purely to stay that way. I ran 30 minutes, 3 maybe 4 times a week. I have no idea how fast and never noticed distances. It was all about weight maintenance.
Running out of darkness into light.
After I had my first son, I experienced postpartum depression. At the six week point, I called my doctor to get a prescription for an anti-depressant. They couldn’t fit me in for a few days and I needed something RIGHT AWAY, so I jumped on the treadmill. I never ended up going in to the doctor as I felt improvement that very first day and after a few weeks, felt like I was able to cope again. With my second son, I started running as soon as the midwives gave me the o.k. and stopped the slide downwards before it got too bad. Even now, Beer Geek can tell when I need to get out there and run.
Late to the party. As usual.
I didn’t start running in races until Shoo was 18 months old. I had never run more than 4 miles at a time. A friend talked me into an 8K race. It was REALLY cold. I wasn’t sure I could finish it. I LOVED it and I was hooked. I can’t believe I missed the fun all these years! Now I’ve run a couple of 10Ks, a five miler, a ten miler, a half marathon and I’m training for the Marine Corps Marathon. Maybe I’ll actually place in my age bracket when I move up in a couple of years. LOL
And now I feel like I’ve added a fifth segment:
Running as a way of life.
Today, I am attending the RRCA running coach certification class. I’ve already taken care of my CPR requirement. I have a friend who coaches who wants me to coach with him. I’ve been volunteering and running with a local running store for almost a year. This week marks the two year anniversary of my first marathon. Running is no longer what I do to stay sane (ok, it does still do that). Now it is an integral part of my life and I’m taking my first steps towards making it my career.
I love this.
Awesome! Good luck with your class:) You are going to do great!
excellent. so much conveyed in 6 little words
It's fun to see how your running has changed with your life. Fun idea!
Oh my gosh, I totally forgot about Take It And Run Thursdays! I also did a six-word memoir post way back when.Thanks for the memories!
Love this post!Have fun at the class. You are going to LOVE it!
What an excellent post!! Enjoy your class, you're going to be a fantastic coach!
I love the road you've been down…enjoy the class (stretch as much as possible in the breaks!).
LOVE LOVE this post!!!
This is a great post! I think it's pretty amazing when you realize it's not about weight loss, it's about sanity and mental health. I am so much happier now that I run A LOT.
That last one is a keeper for sure.
There are so many reasons to run. It's interesting to see how your reasons have evolved.
Have so much fun at the class. I learned so much!
I like these. Sounds like you have been blogging for awhile.
I like this. Interesting how your reasons to run changed over the years. I like the "way of life" addition. Enjoy the class.
love this! i actually remember reading your original 4. love that you added a 5th!
This is a great post! That's an impressive transformation you've experienced. Good for you and thanks for sharing! Hope the class went well!