I am a Runner

I'm a runner. I'm a runner because I choose to be. I am a runner because I love the way running makes my body feel. I am a runner because I love a challenge. I am a runner because it has gotten me to where I am today. No, it hasn't been easy to push through those miles somedays. It has about put me under, but running and being in charge of who I am has made me stronger. For the first time in my life, I am a better and happier person because of the fullfillment I get out of tying those shoes and hitting the long country roads. One year ago, I was just getting home from Hawaii and I was really just getting into the spirit of running. I had caught the bug but I hadn't quite flew with it yet! I was scared to run hard because of my knee problems. I was scared because I was over weight and I was nervous to run around when people could stare at me. If it was up to me I would sit in my house and hide away from the world. I don't even know who that girl is anymore. I run now for myself. I run for my health, strength and clarity. I run because I feel rejuvinated and more alive. I run because it is who I am. Running has unlocked a part of me I didn't know existed. Now, I want to get up in the morning because I crave the endorphins and the way it makes me feel. I HATE mornings. Not a fan at all, but this part inside me has learned to love them. I am proud of myself now, I am proud to stand and be happy with what I can do. Before I never had the confidence to say this. I am so incredibly happy with who I am now, and for the new found confidence I am finding each and everyday. Thank you running for giving me my life back. Thank you for motivating me to push further in life every single day. I am a runner because a runner was who I was born to be. I may not be the fastest or the leanest, but I do consider myself a runner now. I'll never win a marathon, but I would sure like to try. I'll never run a 4 minute mile but I will do all I can to make it to the next mile. I'm proud of who I am and who I can become. The future has so much in store for me now because of the lifestyle I choose.  Each and everyday I CAN press further, I CAN be stronger. Everyday is a new day, and I can't wait to take it in stride. I'm a runner.
QuOtE FriDaY :)

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have."