I still remember my first run. 12:50 for the mile and man was it hard. It was at Marion Lake. I remember the next morning when I was walking with my friends and Deena said "We are all going to run the mile with you for the next 40 days!" I was blown away. And so for forty days, there were several of us who got together every day to run a mile.
And then that goal was over and then the numbers slowly dwindled down until it was three. Deena, Tami and I. What a fabulous ride! I think my best mile was 8:58. I have run in rain, snow, heat, wind. I ran some miles on the treadmill. In this year, I've run two half marathons and one 10K. And a few 5Ks sprinkled in.
I'm so much more fit than a year ago. I've lost 7 pounds and a pant size. I have so much more energy. I've learned how to pay attention to my body. I know that icing my feet every day is a necessity and when I stretch every day, I feel much better. Acupuncture is also my friend.
I get asked often, "how long will you go?" And I answer, "As long as I'm capable of running a mile". I enjoy running every day. I can't imagine not going out for a day. And I am so blessed to get to run every day and see my friends every day. Running with them has made all the difference.
So running a mile has changed my life in more ways than I can say. And I'll keep on running so you'll have to keep hearing me talk about running!
-Kat
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