*Our group run in Marin, which we dedicated to Meredith's dad*
As I mentioned in a previous blog entry, experienced runners tend to insist (or warn?) that running can become very addicting. I have shrugged off this notion as something that has afflicted others, certain that I myself will never fall into this category. I still have not become addicted, but the way I feel after a long run in the great outdoors? That's another story all together. After reaching my first five mile mark in Marin and then enjoying the majestic trees and waterfalls a week later in beautiful Golden Gate Park, I found that I was able to breathe deeper, was high on endorphins, and at times felt certain that I had enough energy to out-run the infamous Energizer Bunny. (That fluffy pink thing is going down).
I'm quickly finding that there are countless benefits to running.
1) I'm toning up and getting into better shape. I just wore a skirt to work that two months ago I was unable to zip. Next on my list is that double chin that seems to be anything but camera shy....
2) I'm much more productive with my time. When I pull myself out of bed at 7 on a Saturday morning and meet my fellow TNTers for a group run, I find that by 10, I have already managed to complete my exercise for the day, visited and caught up with friends over breakfast, and I still have a whole day ahead of me, along with twice the energy to tackle the projects at hand. Now, this is a lifestyle that I'm starting to think I could really get used to!
3) The people I'm meeting? Incredible. TNT is comprised of the most diverse group of individuals of any organization with which I've been affiliated. And the best part is that we're all on a mission to support a wonderful cause.
This is an organization that I can see myself remaining involved with long after my upcoming race. I mentioned this to a friend of mine who has been involved with Team In Training for a number of seasons. She chuckled, and said "Yup. You drank the Kool Aid".
Drink it I did... and I'm loving every sip :)
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