Running Towards Something

I finally got fed up with myself. I was slipping into a routine of not taking care of myself and then I would get mad at myself when clothes that should fit were a little too tight. It is not like I am eating a ton up here, but I was still gaining weight again after I worked so hard to get it off.

So I finally found a treadmill and decided to run every night I am in Ludington. Don't be alarmed, I am not pushing myself too hard, I am doing interval training. The treadmill is really nice because it has a 1:1 interval training course, so I walk and then run. I have been managing to go for about 3 to 4 miles every night, which I think is a great accomplishment. I have also found out that running is a great way to get rid of my stress.

I also see running as a way of running towards my goal. My main goal is to be healthy, because I realize that I am currently not healthy and do not like the way I look or fit into clothes. I don't want to continue to be this unhealthy for the rest of my life.

So, I don't see myself running away from something, but running towards better health and more self respect.

P.S. - One of my favorite quotes that I use to motivate myself is "To a winner, pain is weakness leaving the body." (I think that came from one of my sister's old volley ball tournament T-Shirts)