This adorable pup accompanied me and my roommates for our first workout of the year, a two mile run. I had to take a picture of her on our drive to the trail. Marla had me laughing out loud, as I watched her face being nearly blow away, out the window. I have no clue why dogs enjoy this so much, but I'm glad they do because it gives me a good laugh!
The five of us {another pup included} took a two mile run on the always beautiful Rivertrail, and today I learned something about myself.
I am a SLooooooooooooooooooooo{ooooooooo}W runner.
No joke, SLOW. My normal running pace is that of leisurely jog for my roommates. They ran side by side the whole trail, while I chugged along, way behind them. It was fine with me. I felt no need to push myself. I mean, it is my first workout in probably three months. {I know I will get quicker as my body adjusts}
My roommates were incredibly sweet about it, and were not bothered by my snail like pace. See, they understand something; each person has their own pace. They knew that my running pace was unique to me. Awesome! Now, I understand why I was terrible at the 400 meter dash, in middle school. Please know that this is in no way an exaggeration I ALWAYS came in last, no matter who I was racing against. After one race, I was thoroughly confused at how this much larger girl was able to run faster than me. I ran as fast as "I" could, and nearly puked my guts out. Well, way to go middle-school-girl from my memories! Congratulations on your ridiculously much- faster- running-pace.
My thoughts wandered all over the place as I paced my breathing, and watched others enjoying the trail and gesturing about how cute Marla was. The revelation of my unique running pace only served to concrete so many things I had learned over the last year. I have been on an incredible journey of understanding myself, and the things that make me who I am. "Being comfortable in my own skin" is one of my favorite phrases that describe this journey. I most definitely feel much more rooted, and excited for more of my journey to unfold. But that my friends is a story I'll save to share for another day. Until then, I'm feeling good about reigniting my active lifestyle, and having great roommates {and cute pups} to join me.
My thoughts wandered all over the place as I paced my breathing, and watched others enjoying the trail and gesturing about how cute Marla was. The revelation of my unique running pace only served to concrete so many things I had learned over the last year. I have been on an incredible journey of understanding myself, and the things that make me who I am. "Being comfortable in my own skin" is one of my favorite phrases that describe this journey. I most definitely feel much more rooted, and excited for more of my journey to unfold. But that my friends is a story I'll save to share for another day. Until then, I'm feeling good about reigniting my active lifestyle, and having great roommates {and cute pups} to join me.
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