Run Like A Diva

All my life I've thought about running... And that's pretty much it. I THOUGHT about running; without ever actually doing it. The idea of running for long periods of time intimidated me. But after Mila everything changed. I started believing in myself and my goals. I finally began to push myself in effort to lose weight and become the person I have always wanted to be. And I am so glad I did! Since February alone, I've ran over 110 miles! That's impressive seeing as I have only been what I call a serious runner since February.

I have also been able to motivate others around me to run. Just the other day my boyfriend and I, along with the kids in the double jogging stroller and one dog, ran the hills at Lake Chabot. And let me tell you, in the 7 1/2 years my boyfriend and I have been together, I have NEVER seen him run! But he said he was inspired. Inspired by and event that I ran in on May 6th. A real 5k.

And when I say a real 5k, I mean with other runners. I run 5k's a few times a week by myself or with the dog and kids, but this was so much more! It was exciting and an event I'd been anticipating for the past few months when indeed the idea of running had just become my reality. I even got some friends to come along which felt really good. Just having the support and knowing someone else wanted to change was awesome!

And what better 5k than this for my first? I mean come on, running along the San Francisco Bay waterline on a beautiful day with great friends was amazing! But the medals, tiara, boa, roses, champagne toast and shirtless firemen waiting at the finish line were over the top! It was such an amazing experience! I have already mapped out more races I plan on participating in this year starting this weekend with another 5K at the Stanford Pow Wow and hopefully ending with a half marathon by the end of this year. I am so proud of myself and what I have been able to accomplish in the past few months! I can't wait to see what the next few months hold! Believing in yourself is a powerful tool. And I'm believing more and more everyday!