Hit The Road Running!

I registered for the Capital City River Run Half Marathon (http://ccriverrun.org) today and bought a new pair of Asics. There is no turning back now. This will be my first half marathon and I am hoping it will open the door for many more and some day ... some day ... a full marathon.

I have come to the realization that there are numerous benefits in running long distance.

1. You can eat. A lot. The average runner burns about 100 - 125 calories per mile. On Sunday when I ran 7.2 miles, I had to eat peanut butter pancakes to keep up my calorie intake.
2. You feel refreshed.
3. You feel like you can do anything. Each week, I run farther than I ever have before. It is a dream come true for me to run more than 20 miles a week.
4. There are no gym fees.
5. Running is better in the rain.
6. Lower blood pressure ... which most likely balances out the blood pressure I have as a teacher.
7. Stress reliever (see lower blood pressure)
8. Exhilaration and euphoria (the ultimate runner's high)
9. You can run races that benefit good causes ... like the CCRR Half Marathon! All proceeds go to the Lansing Impression 5 Science Center.
10. Think time + prayer time = personal growth

If you're thinking about running the CCRR, let me know. There is also a 5k and kids mile.

"Run to your dreaming" - DMB

xo

Kait