Friday, February 21, 2014

Runners Tell All


Linking up today with Lady Okie!!! I just love her blog and her genius link up idea : )

Every month runners will be linking up to write about a new running topic. 

The link up this month is: Your Running Story in 250 words. I think I nailed it in 133. Call me an over achiever.

I started running when I was a figure skater in high school. My programs needed to get faster so I needed to too. I wasn't running seriously though, just speed stuff.

Last spring, I ran in my first race on Saint Patrick’s Day. I knew I could run 4 miles but I wasn't sure how fast or if I would like racing so I signed up to see what would happen &&& also to drink beer.

The running bug bit me hard and now I am four half marathons in and my fifth is coming up.

Running makes me appreciate my body and everything it can do for me. No other sport has really done that. It has changed how I think, how I cope, and how I see the world around me. 

If you want to read my whole running story, you can read it here. 
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AHHH I can't wait to be a big nerd and read everyone else's post about how they found running. If you are a runner, you know how fun it is to ask people how they started. I like details & to be all creepy about it so this is the perfect link up for me.

If you are a runner or just starting to think about running, visit Lady Okie's blog and check out all the awesome bloggers who run too.

Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!

15 comments:

  1. Jessica, I loved your running story! I agree with you that running has made me appreciate my body as well. It makes me feel so strong and capable. Also, it's so cool that you figure skated in high school!

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    1. I think the appreciation it has given me for what my body can do is by far the biggest gift. We forget how awesome we are. Flaws and all :)

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  2. Great story! And super cool that you were a figure skater :) I totally agree with you about how running makes you appreciate what your body (and mind) is capable of accomplishing. When I started out, I would have never in a million years think I could complete a marathon...but I did it! Good luck in your upcoming race!

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    1. I can't wait to add marathon to my list of accomplishments!! Thanks for the comment :)

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  3. I figure skated too!! :)
    I love how beer was a factor in doing the race...thatta girl! :)
    Happy weekend!

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    1. No WAY!!! :) :) What a cool thing to have in common!! I would love to hear about your experience.

      Beer is always a factor ;)

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  4. A figure skater?! OMG, you were the girl I was completely jealous of in school. I can barely roller blade so...not in the cards for me, lol.

    Good luck on your 5th half!

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    1. LOL I can't roller blade at all!!! they don't have toe picks. Thank you for the luck :) :)

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  5. YES. Running changes everything about how I view myself and the world around me! So glad you linked up! I've been loving reading everyone's posts (side note: I am watching the Olympics right now and just typed "scores" instead of posts. haha!). Thanks for linking up! And thanks for commenting on the post before you :) You're awesome.

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  6. You are super speedy, I thought you had been running for much longer! Loved hearing how you got your start. :)

    -Em

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  7. What a great running story. I agree that running lessons can be applicable to all areas of life. People think it is odd but I think all runners understand that!

    Good luck with your upcoming 1/2 marathon. You'll do great!

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    1. It is def a runner thing ;) Thank you for the luck!!

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  8. Hi! Found you through the link up... Yay! I am totally with you on how running makes you feel like a better person, it totally is a drug! All the best with your half coming up, look forward to hearing about it :)

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  9. Ummm I only run for the free beer and t-shirt :)

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