Running was never an option I cared to take to lose weight because to me running was painful, uncomfortable, and just downright mind-numbing. Moral of the story here is never say never.
October 2019 was when my health journey truly took off. I wanted to shed the extra 50 pounds I was carrying on my 4'11 frame because my knees were hurting every time I would walk up a flight of stairs and I was completely out of breath -- I was only 29. I realized I needed to do something and it all began with the dreadmill treadmill. I slowly built up my strength and endurance with an initial goal of running a mile nonstop, regardless of pace and time. I am so proud of what my body can achieve once I started treating it properly through better nutrition and movement, especially after years and years of neglect.
What has helped made running more tolerable: 1) quality running shoes, sports bra, and shorts; 2) a solid music playlist that pumps you up; and 3) a good running app that you enjoy and for me I use the NikeRunClub. This app has turned running into a game with its weekly/monthly challenges and getting a virtual badge upon completion is like a hit of dopamine (seriously, I Pavlov'd myself into running). Running is now my morning "me time" where I can just get lost in my thoughts and enjoy the scenic route on the trail.
I look forward to the day I run my 1,000th mile and knowing I'm halfway there makes me so damn proud. Here is a pic of me from August 2018 to today.
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