Why run?

"Anybody can be a runner. We were meant to move. We were meant to run. It's the easiest sport."
--Bill Rodgers

I came across this quote today as I was looking for something to tweet, because, at that moment,  I didn't have an original thought in my head.  Funny thing is, I had just come in from my run.  It is an amazing thing that someone like me (a 44 year old wife and mother of 3, who did not begin to run until the age of 37) is now running about 30 miles each week.  How is this possible?

I think this quote explains it.  I like this quote.  Barring obvious physical limitations, anyone can be a runner.  I am one of many runners who can honestly say,  "If I can do it, so can you!".  I started later in life, I have a family and now, a more than full time job.  Of course, the job is helping other couch potatoes get up and start moving towards a marathon, so that does help in the motivation department.

In answer to my question, "How is this possible?", it is possible because of the choice I make to get up and do it.  A decision to move is all it takes.  My decision to move is a decision to take time for myself, to be healthy (mentally and physically, to lead others by example and to achieve a goal I have set for myself.  That's how it's possible.  I am determined to better tomorrow than I am today and running makes me better.

So today, I recognize being able to get out and go for a run, as a "big" thing in my continuing journey of a summer of big things.  

Summer so far

So far, this summer is a HOT one - and it's not even officially here!  I am tackling "big" things this summer - all kinds - and I am going to blog about them.

My last blog was about my new running shoes that arrived.  The box read "1 big pair".  I found humor in that. 

I haven't blogged since, but I have used those new shoes - a lot!  One of my goals this summer is to consistently run 25 - 30 miles per week.  So far, so good!

Another goal of mine is to do some "big things" with my kids.  We haven't had much of a chance yet because of vacation bible school at church, but we have been swimming a good bit.  One of my older girls, Anna, is visiting a friend in Spain for a couple of weeks.  She and I have taken up biking on Sunday afternoons.  Whew!  That will get your heart pumping!  I am going it alone while she's gone and enjoying the change of pace from running a couple of times a week.

My other "older" daughter (they're twins) is helping me accomplish something big around the house.  She is painting the trim, the hallway and both bathrooms this summer.  And while we're at it, I think I'll paint the bedroom as well!

I have finished a book, pressure washed the front of the house and made a good start on a crocheted blanket for a friend's first baby, arriving later this summer.


I guess, now that I think about it, my big summer is off to a good start!

Moving right along...