This year, I began running. And ever since, I keep hearing people say to me, "But running is so haaaard!" Well, yes, it is. It's physically exhausting and mentally challenging and...hard. Your knees hurt, your ankles hurt, your calves hurt, your back hurts...everything hurts on a regular basis. But, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Running is an addiction. Just like every other workout, the endorphins released into your brain creates a chemical addiction to where if you don't have them daily, your body will end up revolting against you. You'll get cranky, tired, and drained if you don't get what you need. Running (and working out in general) become a drug, and you reach a point where you can't live without it.
I love running. It's a huge sense of accomplishment to me when I reach and surpass goals I set for myself before I step out the door. There is also a huge sense of empowerment when I feel my legs pushing me up a hill and suddenly, I've reached the top! Just last weekend, I finally topped a hill I've been trying to run up for weeks now. The sense you get when you can't help but smile to yourself and you whisper "holy shit" over your music because you just did something you never could before physically? There's no comparison.
I hate running. I know, I just said I love it. But ask ANY runner and there comes a point (probably several points) in their run...it could be half a mile in, or even 10 miles in...but there's a point they reach where they want soooo badly to give up. Running sucks. I have a shirt that says so. I'll post a picture of it soon. But, it's true, and I'll say it again. Running sucks. You're sweaty, you're tired, sometimes it hurts to breathe, sometimes your foot cramps up, sometimes your inner calves are screaming to you to STOP!! But, you HAVE to keep going. Because despite how much you hate it, you still love it.
It makes me look (and feel) gooood! Losing weight is WAY more than just a physical experience. There's so much that changes in your mind, your self-esteem, and your understanding of true beauty versus what the media shoves down your throat.
BUT! There is absolutely nothing wrong with falling in love with how awesome you look when the pounds start to drop. Your excitement for running increases dramatically because hey, it's working! The fine line comes when you reach the dreaded plateau. Your body eventually will get used to running an 11 minute mile. So you need to push yourself harder and harder and harder every time. Some days will be good, some days will suck completely. But most days, you'll realize how much you can do, how far you can go, and how amazing you can not only look, but feel. Don't give up.
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