30 Days

I get married in 30 days. Wow.

I can't wait to get married to my very best friend in the world.

A longer post on this to come soon :)

loves.

madi

I am a runner?

I am a runner. 

It is a sentence that I will never get used to saying. You see I was not born to be an awesome runner. I work at it, hard I might add. I used to get so jealous of people who could go out and run 5 miles easily. Why couldn't I do that? Why did my legs hurt? Why couldn't I breathe? Why did I always feel the need to stop? Everyone else out there looked better than me, and I could never figure out what they had that I didn't. 

And then it hit me. I felt all of these things because I WAS NOT a runner. I didn't work at it, I wanted to go out and run 5 miles and not feel any pain or not have a side stitch. Who was I kidding... this happens to everyone. You have good running days and bad running days. Although I might not be the best runner out there, at least I am out there working hard for something that I love to do. 

I now WORK at running, if I am out and feel great then I push myself to do more. If I am out and feel like poo I still push myself but not as hard as if I was having a good running day. Running is such a mental sport and although your body is in pain the reward of finishing a good run outweighs any leg cramp or side stitch. 

such a very true statement. 

Running Gear

I am currently running in these... 

Asics GT2160

I like them. This has been my go to running shoe since I can remember. I also love a good adidas running shoe. 

Wearing these when I run... 

Nike Fast Pace Women's Running Tank Top

I bought one of these to see if I would like it... and now I plan to go back and buy some more. It feels like you don't have on a running shirt! So nice and kept me cool on my 6 miler today! 

Nike Tempo running shorts... what can I say? They are my favorite, and I love all of the new fun colors Nike has come out with! 

I need something to keep the sun off of my face.. and more grossly keep my nasty sweat out of my eyes. It is getting a little warmish in Houston and so I really want a bondiband thanks to Christine @ Bun & Bourough  so that will probably be my next running wear purchase! 

Polar F6 watch... eh. I wouldnt buy it again, the HR monitor is so stinkin sensitive, it usually says my HR is 79 when I am out on a hardcore run and the minute I start walking it will shoot up to 189. argh. I just want a Garmin kthanks. 

and last but not least listening to my workout mix on... 

so cute. I like the pop of color! 

Ok loves. I will hopefully be back with more running posts. or just posts in general! 

do you like to run? walk? ride your bike? how do you get out and make yourself healthy!?