On the Run Again...

I've been saying I'm going to run, I'm going to run, I'm going to run.  Well, today was the second attempt at starting back.  I went back to hilly Stone Mountain and ran with two of my sorority sisters/friends.  We always have fun catching up and chatting, though I can't talk too much because it seems to tire me out a bit.  Honestly, I don't like running right now, but I like how I feel after I run.  I get that sense of accomplishment because I never thought I'd ever run anywhere, unless I'm running from something... and I will run from something, ask my co-worker that I almost left when I thought they were shooting at Screen on the Green last year.  I digress.



So today, my friend A, was determined my force me to run 3 miles.  I so appreciate her motivation because I usually would say, "I'm tired, I need to walk."  I mean it, I really appreciate her.  F is great to run with too because I love catching up with her and hearing about her kids.  Before I got there, they did the entire loop (5 miles) and then they were going to do it again, including me.  Stone Mountain is hilly and I've just gotten to where I can bike up that huge hill (it should have some horrible name).

We ran about 2.75 miles and walked about 2.25 so I guess I did ok. I definitely wanted to stop, but I ran farther than I expected.  I will say that my Brooks Adrenalines are great shoes.  I've said it before, but I definitely recommend that if you want to run, you get fitted for shoes.  I went to Big Peach, but there are multiple stores to choose from.

More reasons I want to run is for my health, the accomplishment, the experiences and the swag!!!  I have my eye on a few runs that I'm interested in doing:

• Firefly Run: done at night around Piedmont Park. I did this last year and it was fun!! They gave us reflective armbands with lights
• The ATL 20k Relay/10k: I've never done it, but it sounds fun!! If I can get together a team, we each have a 5k to do. Hmmm.
• Big Peach Sizzler 10k
• Black Girls Run!/Drive to End Hunger: I used to run with BGR and I need to start back
• HBCU Alumni Alliance 5k
• Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud and Obstacle Series: I have to think about this one, it may be getting cold and cold mud does not sound appealing.
• Hot Chocolate 15k/5k: I did the exhibition run last year in Decatur and I had fun.  Though I'm allergic to chocolate, I do enjoy my long sleeve tee.  For all of you chocolate lovers, the perk is Ghiradelli chocolate and hot chocolate after the race! 
• Disney Princess Half Marathon: This would be the ultimate goal for me for now. Completing a half marathon would be EPIC!!!  I think I'd be Tiana, but I don't think make-up will go too well. Well, maybe I can wear a bun, green eyeshadow and some other stuff.