I have always been active, loved sports and occasionally hit the gym, running however, was never a thought that ever crossed my mind. It was only this past March that my room mate suggested that I join her in running the Missisauga half marathon in May 2010. "Run a marathon?" I questioned, "Ha, I don't think so!" I had only run occasionally at the gym and didn't really enjoy it, so running a half marathon wasn't on the top of my bucket list. Alicia gave me a nudge and said, "come on, you can do it, we will do it together, it will be fun!" That weekend we set out on our first outdoor run and completed a 5k route, let me tell you, it felt like a lifetime. I was quick to learn that the first run is always the toughest. It only took a few more 5k adventures and I was on the road to becoming a marathon runner!
So many people laugh at the idea of taking up long distance running, or running in general, assuming they could never do it. That being said, I am writing this blog to share my passion for running with whoever, and hopefully inspire a few people along the way. I stand by the expression, "don't knock it till you try it." Runners can come in all shapes and sizes. Some run to compete in the olympics, some to stay fit, I run for cookies. What will you run for?
Happy Trails,
Road Runner
