Running = Freedom. Steps to Better Running

This is what I feel like when I run. It is a feeling of freedom. I take notice of the world around me when I’m not whizzing past it at the speed of light. I feel exhilarated when it is done, that it is done and I lived to run another day. That my body is strong enough to do it and love it. It brings me back out for another run.

And this is what I actually look like.

Are my feet even off the ground? I shouldn’t be so hard on myself. I get out there. I run a few times a week and really do enjoy it. I’m actually smiling in that picture! I’m running this race again today. It’s the Yorktown 8k. A small race but a fun one through the battlefield.  I run it with my Dad and it is a great way to start this Fourth of July Weekend. I swear that man is going to have to let me take a selfie of the two of us post-run this year.

If you are a new runner or just want to improve your speed or feeling during your runs I wrote this post up at Social Moms, Baby Steps to Better Running.  It just might motivate you to get out there or keep you going and to the next level.