I’ve Gotta Start Somewhere

Hello! I’m using this blog to help me stay active and motivated. I started running regularly in May of 2019 and I really want to get better and go faster.

[te5seract]

Still Life; Life Still, As it Fades, The Torch & High Light by Ryan Dyar

[newrunnerlife]

Get out there

I wasn’t able to run yesterday because I had so many errands to run, but I’m hoping to be able to go out on the trails today after work. I love sunset runs. I’m thinking maybe I’ll head to the creek tonight!

[lonelywoodland]

[artmagicly]

fit-lifting-girl

[newrunnerlife]

I know I never regret going for a run after it’s done. Even if I didn’t want to. What I do regret is staying at home and being lazy when I could’ve been up and active.

[mostlyexcited]

Nobody really likes running on this big grassy blob near my home, but yesterday I went up there for the first time in forever and found the most beautiful fields of wildflowers 🌸

[newrunnerlife]

This looks like a beautiful place to run! I’ll have to try and find something like this near me.

[captainkitkat121]

Trail running magic✨

[newrunnerlife]

Morning run!

This was a slow run with lots of walking. I woke up earlier than I like to be up and took the dog out on the trails. I’m hoping that in time I’ll be able to run this whole route.

[newrunnerlife]

Day 1

I know it may not be as fast or as far as most of the runners I see here on Tumblr, but I finished a mile in 10 minutes without stopping today. I’m trying hard to be proud of myself. I’ve always been an overweight, unathletic person and running was something I never thought I would do voluntarily. I remember when they made us run the mile in gym and I would walk the whole thing. I need to remember that I’ve just started and I can’t expect myself to be as fast or as strong as I want to be instantly. I need to work for it. I’m hoping to increase my mileage and my speed over time. I would love some tips and advice to help me get going!

[shortyfitness]

HEALTHY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD ✨✨✨✨ This.is.so.good. Rainy day calls for staying in with Netflix and baking goodies.

Recipe: - 3 ripe bananas - 2 cups oats (or oat flour) - 2 eggs - 1 tsp baking powder - 1 tsp cinnamon - pinch of sea salt - 1 tsp vanilla extract - ¼ cup of almond milk (or milk of choice) - 1 cup of unsweetened chocolate chips

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 mins

Bam. You got yourself some healthy banana bread to eat. I used a piece post run 😋

[shortyfitness]

Oatmeal PB breakfast cookies🍪

Basically oatmeal in cookie form so you can grab them on the go!

Ingredients:

3 cup oats

2 eggs

1 cup peanut butter of choice

2 ripe bananas

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

¼ cup dark chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mash bananas and mix with peanut butter. Then add all the ingredients and mix. Make tablespoons of cookies on sheet and bake for 12-15 or until soft brown.

Let cool for 10 mins before enjoying ❤

[newrunnerlife]

And so It Begins

Hello everyone!

I’m brand new to running and I put this blog together to document my progress and to help me stay motivated. I’d love suggestions of blogs to follow that fit the theme of running and staying fit! Also, please feel free to give me advice as I know very little about running and training and I’m eager to learn more. I’m so excited to share this journey with you all!