I'm A Runner video

This is great!



Despite my sore throat I ran again yesterday.  I didn't have my Nike ipod tracker with me so I went for time rather than distance: 20 minutes.  The whether was the best part!  It was SO nice.  My right hip was hurting and my inner thighs are still sore from my first run.  But, after a good mile or so I was warmed up and felt better.  In addition to running, I am doing arm weights to tone my upper body.  Plus, the ab wheel to help flatten my stomach again.  That thing works wonders!  If you have never tried an ab wheel, I highly recommend it.  It is, by far, the best way to tone your abs.  I'm so thankful for a healthy body that allows me to enjoy exercise!  And the babies that wrecked it! Ha!

Running Music

There are some songs/artists that I just can't listen to because it reminds me so much of running.  Like, Owl City.  I used to listen to them at the beginning of every run while training for the marathon.  Now when I hear it, it sets off something in my brain that makes me think it's time to run.  It's like torture not being able to respond when my body wants to.  I just have to tell myself there will be a day when I'll be able to run again.

DejaVu

Lately when I drive down a road I would run down for my marathon training, I think of all the hours spent running there and it makes me really crave exercise.  I loved going on my long runs where it was just me doing what I love to do.  Even though I know now is not the time for it, I want to exercise so bad!  I miss it terribly!

Running Shoes

If you just looked in my closet, I bet you could tell I'm a runner.  The 5 pairs of running shoes would probably give it away.

But, I haven't been running lately.  Ever since Ragnar, my knees have really been hurting so I am giving them a break.  Plus, our lives are so busy right now, I don't feel the desire to spend so much time away from Devin and the boys to work out.  But, I almost feel a little bit of shame when people who know I ran the marathon ask how my running is going.  I don't like to have to tell them I haven't been running.  But, there is a time for everything and right now is not the time for me to be spending tons of time working out.  But, the time will come again and I will be excited when it does.