Today I will begin running, as in one foot in front of the other, down the street, at a fast pace. I am always envious when I see a fit person on the run in my neighborhood, device strapped in securely by their armband, tangled up in earbuds, ponytail flapping side to side, their clothing blotched with sweat. There is a notion of freedom and empowerment these runners seem to possess. It becomes obvious to me they are in a zone, sorting out their thoughts, stomping on their worries and moving towards clarity.
Today I will strive towards this image, although I am quite sure I will be keeled over midway down the block, desperately sucking in air, feeling like the oxygen has suddenly vanished from planet Earth. My muscle will ache and my legs will wobble. I will have to remind myself that the image I seek begins by placing one foot in front of the other, on repeat. Today is the day to start something new, to work on a small goal and be the person you want to be. Today I will begin running.
We will pretend this is me. 🙂
Real Mom Of Long Island 
That was terribly inspiring. Almost inspiring enough to make me want to run. I’d go for a jog, but I have to stay home and wash my hair 😉
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I did the run and I am so out of shape ! I am surprised cars didn’t stop and ask if I was ok , it was pretty pathetic but I ran !
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Good for you! You must be so proud! 😀
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In that case, good job running Lisa, who is definitely the one in the picture. We all wish we could be like you!
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I ran and I thought I was going to die!
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I walked a few steps to the fridge and I thought I was going to die.
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You go girl!! It will get easier. Keep at it. So proud of you! I’m inspired too move my a$$ now too. That runner in the pic looks exactly like you. It must be you.❤️
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One step at a time, one day at a time. The hardest thing to do is to put on your sneakers. After that it’s all good.
Just as long as you don’t run in those baggy old sweat/pajama pants everyone wanted you to throw out last year but you decided to save. You did keep them didn’t you?
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I usually start running to run away from the family, at some point in the run even their craziness tips the scales against running 😉
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Keep stepping.
Tim
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Thank you for your encouraging words!! I love that, very inspiring!! thank you for taking the time to read 🙂
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