My other reason for running has come from the inspiration of my friend, Joshua Snow Hansen. Joshua started running a few years ago with the goal to lose 180 lbs, which he did and has continued running and staying healthy in his diet. He quietly has inspired me. He likes to post a lot on Facebook so its hard for me to not see his posts of running and going to the gym in the wee hours of the morning. When I saw this I had the thought.. "I can't do that anymore. I am still so weak and exhausted since the accident. I'll never be the same." Then one day this last week I thought about how I wanted to change my life. I was sleeping in late and staying up late. When you're a lazy person then you are tired. Majority of my day is either running from event to event, interview to interview and sitting on my couch writing stories for my job. I had the desire to get out and go, but I was skeptical if I could. After my appointment with my orthopedic specialist who said I could still run just not to overdo it if my quads aren't strong. I have only ran 1.5 to 2.5 miles during my three runs this week, but I've never had more energy than I can remember in a long time.. I am waking up at 5 a.m. everyday to run and then do various workouts to tone my body. I knew if Joshua could do it so could I. I thank you for your inspration. You're an example to me everyday. I have always loved running, but it has changed and I appreciate it more than ever now. I can't go a day without thinking about it or doing it. I made an album on Facebook with many inspiring run quotes that describes why I do it. Here are a few.
Without running, my daily prayer, my daily scripture study and other workouts I've noticed I am not enjoying my life like I should. This picture above is so true to me. I get my full life with running.
Yesterday I was feeling really stressed and irritated about some things in my life. I hate being negative or thinking negatively. When I started running though it changed. Running has always been my relief. It gets out all the yucky stuff within you.
Sometimes when I run I feel like death, but as I get into shape and as I get going I enjoy that energy I feel and when you finish a run my body feels better than I can describe in words. Exercise is truly medicine.
I can't forget this one.. You probably think I'm crazy but I like it when I sweat profusely after a long crazy run. It means I got a good workout in and good results are coming from it too. I also am grateful for the example of my sister, Nola and her husband who have ran marathons for the past couple years. I know I may never get that far but a 10 miler and possibly half-marathon could be doable. I am proud to achieve that. I am so grateful for my life and for all that I have. Thank you to all of you for you your continual love and support.
