It has been a while since I have taken the time to write. Even though I have not written in a while I have not stopped running. I am now on day 224. Yes, 224 days of running 1 or more miles. So, why have I not been writing? My computer is not functioning very well and typing a story on my phone is not quite as easy but it can still be done.
Back in June I received a beautiful card from a friend of a friend, who is now my friend. This card was about how I have inspired her. When I started this part of my journey I never imagined that I would be where I am, let alone inspire others. Also inside this card was a sticker that she gave me to put on my car stating to pit it on my car as I have earned and that I deserve, so I should put it on my car. It is not yet on my car.
Even though I have read her words several times and others have mentioned how I have inspired them in my running journey, I didn’t feel like I could broadcast it on the back of my car. In my head I kept telling myself that I am not a “runner girl”. But each day I would go out and run my mile or mile. As of day 200 I decided to increase my runs to 1.5 miles. This week I have run even more than that based on a challenge I accepted on Facebook.
I have been gradually coming to the realization that I am a runner girl. Running helps me clear my head. Running makes me feel healthy. Running has changed me.
Over the past few months, and 224 days I am finally finding my inner super power. This super power helps me run every day. This super power helps me process the ups and downs of life. This super power helps me feel healthy and is making me healthier every day. This super power shows my kids that I love to move and that I want to make healthy choices. This super power is no longer something that I just see in others but it is something I can now see in myself.
I AM RUNNER GIRL!
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