Family Living: Abbott Style

At what point do I become a "runner". Maybe it was when I first started incorporating some running into my exercise routine. Maybe it was when I finished my first 5K. Maybe it was when I set up my "Runner's World" account. It was probably, definitely around the time my workouts changed. I use to salt and pepper some running into my exercise.  Now, everything I do is mindful to running.  Even with my cross-training, in the back of my head, I am thinking this will also make me a better runner.  It was in that moment, I never wanted to look back.   I woke up extra early this morning to sneak in a run.  As I was running, I wondered to myself--- wonder how long I can keep this up.  I wasn't referring to my pace or anything in the moment, just running in general.  I have ran in the past.  My PR for distance (Somewhere around 9 miles) was set right after Haley was born.  And eventually fell away from it for one...

"If you want better self-esteem...impress yourself." If felt good to do something, that was otherwise, very difficult for me in the past.  If I went back and told 16-year-old me that I would pay money--to run----for fun.  I would laugh at you.   We couldn't have picked a better starter 5k.  The atmosphere was laid back.  No pressure.  And runners of all levels.  We were able to run the entire thing without walking.  Amanda even had two un-tied shoes at one point that she waited to tie until after the finish line.  This was an accomplishment for us both, but now we are left wanting more.  It is indeed addicting. It is fun to set goals and see those accomplished....now...to the next goal......