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Runners High

At 12:30pm, I stepped outside for the first time all day. I hadn't really even left my room until I realized that if I didnt go outside, I probably would bum it all afternoon.

I put my running shoes on and bounced outside. I started walking and after I got myself settled, I started to run. After being cooped up, those first few steps of an outdoor run is so magical. The feeling of freedom, fresh air and adrenaline is fantastic. I always have a mad smile and excitement for being able to move so fast. After my first few minutes of running, thats when the exhaustion sets in. What keeps me going longer, is adventure. Do I like running? Not really. Do I enjoy exploring? Obviously.

I decided to check out a new part of the power line trail that I have not seen before and ran up the hills, or on straight path, and walked down hills. I went to the beginning of the trail and back again, smiling at the other people who were also out for their afternoon walk/bike.

The sun came out and it was perfectly warm for a jog. It was about 4 miles total. Its insane that I was able to go that far seeing as how I haven't been constantly running. But like I said, being able to adventure and explore a new area makes me go further and even though my calfs were burning, I kept wanting to go.

I explained the "runners high" to a friend recently. This is pretty much what I said: You start out feeling ok and then it sucks. Everything hurts and you just want to stop but you keep pushing yourself to keep going. It sucks and it keeps sucking and then all of a sudden you feel amazing like you can just keep running forever! That moment, is a runners high and its amazing that that anyone can even push themselves to get to that point.

Why do I run? Its a way to get a lot of exercise in, in a short time. Its an easy way to exercise, all you need are shoes and land. Its also a great way to explore a new area in a shorter amount of time then walking. Also, it makes me feel like a bad ass.
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  1. Brookie BeeMarch 28, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    You are so bad ass! I have only felt this a few times in my life... I know I should give it another go but it's so hard! Wah, wah wah.

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