Three years ago, I started training to run a half-marathon. Several weeks into it, I found out that I was pregnant. Though I tried to keep exercising, I quickly hung up my long-distance dreams.
Since then, the only running I've done regularly involves chasing after a young child (which is a completely different kind of marathon). Doing hurdles over Legos and sprinting to reach him before he pulls on the dog's tail takes energy, but is not exactly the cardio I need.
But with cooler days ahead, I'm looking forward to putting on my running shoes. I want to get outside and recapture the great feeling that comes with running (not to mention calories burned and energy gained). And while I don't aspire to be a competitive runner or anywhere near that level, this New York Times article on running is encouraging.
It says that there is no "best" way to run, and that runners at the most elite and competitive level each have their own techniques. Knowing that there's no perfect way to run is encouraging. For most of us it's just important to get out and get moving.
I'll see you on the track.
Photo: Tanner Lathem
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