Becoming the Runner

I am slowly becoming the runner. I ran almost half of my 3 miles yesterday at the gym. It may not seem like much to seasoned runners, but it means a lot to me. I am very proud of myself. I enjoy running. When I got pain in my side running yesterday, I was quite disappointed that I had to stop running. It was almost the end of my workout, but I had been so happy with my running and really wanted to run over half the time. Next time.

I don't listen to music when I run; I listen to my body. My breath, my heart, my muscles and my tendons. It works for me. My body tells me what I can do and when I must slow down or walk. My body doesn't lie to me. I fear that listening to music will distract me and I'll injure myself, and I do not want this.

I realize I should fail at this. I've never kept up any exercise program for very long. I don't have the body of a runner. I don't have the expensive bras or shorts. But, I am trying and I will keep trying. I'll continue to do my best.