why do i do it?

just for the record.
exercising is NOT my idea of fun.
i don't like the sweating.
i'm not competitive.
if you want to 'win' the race, the game, go for it. i don't really mind coming in last.
so, i guess i've picked a good 'hobby'.
what i've learned is that i'm competitive.
with myself.

i was in a store yesterday looking for a windbreaker to run in and the saleslady asked me if i was a runner.
i paused and said, "yes, yes i am a runner'.
3 weeks from TODAY, i'm going to do my second 1/2 marathon.
and THAT my friend, makes me a runner.

YES. IT. DOES.

why do i do it?
is it because i want to look like this in my bathing suit?.....

why yes, it is.

is it because i dream of looking like this?......

yup, that's part of the reason.
the other reason, peer pressure.

 i signed up in a weak moment and there was no going back. 
and truth be told, i'm SOOOOO glad i did.
i admit, every single time i lace up my shoes, it's a mental battle.
it's not always fun.

here's what happens....
at about mile 2, i can hardly breathe.
by mile 4, i'm kinda glad i came.
by mile 6, i'm enjoying this.
by mile 8, i'm wondering what in the sam hill was i thinking agreeing to all this running business.
by mile 10, i'm SOOO happy it's done and i'm thrilled that i finished.
something i thought i would NEVER be able to do, i'm doing.

i can do it.
and then there's my cheerleaders......

i'm thankful to my posse of girls that encourage me every single time i get out to run.

a special shout out to my bff, kath & her sista, sharla. (and today, my bud emily, who was the sole (hahahahah get it, running/sole!) reason for finishing my first half. she stuck with me thru the WHOLE thing!)
they cheer me on when i think i can't go another step.
they keep me accountable and MAKE me go when all i want to do is sit at home, on Pinterst.
they actually make this crazy, whacked out plan to run a half marathon; fun.

you are the reason i do this.
oh, i'm SLLLLOOOOOWWWWW alright but at the end of the day,

i'm a runner.

my fav running quotes!!!!