I think I am a runner?

Amanda.

A runner?

It feels so weird to even think that I may turn out to be one of those people that enjoys running. I remember the first time (in my adult life) that I ran a mile, without stopping to walk.  It was an invigorating moment.  I then tried to run another one and wasn't so successful.  Baby steps.

Since setting sail on this journey to a healthier me, I have forced myself to run.  It hasn't been the easiest part of the journey, by any means.  There have been times when I have genuinely enjoyed getting outside and running around San Diego.  There have even been  times when I have gotten on the treadmill and was shocked at how fast the time went.  Then, there have been times when I have gone to the gym with the intention of getting on a treadmill and got on the elliptical instead.

One thing that has really fueled my love for running is the opportunity to be involved in various 5k races.

It is no secret that I love me a good 5k.

There is something about putting on a race bib that makes running 3.1 miles WAY better than when lacing up the Nikes for a run on the treadmill or around my neighborhood.  So far this year, I have completed 3 5k runs.  I may just have to make it a goal to do 12 this year.  In fact, I may do just that.  Anyone wanna join in the fun?

So far I have ran in Seattle, Denver, and Irvine.  Each race was so different.  Seattle was FREEZING cold and so windy, which resulted in my fastest 5k time ever.  Denver was interesting as I was expecting to die from running in that altitude, but my time was average.  Irvine was an ABSOLUTE blast!  Irvine was...

THE COLOR RUN 

 

I first found out about The Color Run while looking through the fitness pins on Pinterest.  As soon as I saw this, I HAD to sign up.  (Just a side-note, the color run is coming to San Diego on November 3rd, SIGN-UP ASAP, it WILL sell out and you will be BUMMED that you missed it.  Just trust me, even if you aren't a runner; you will have so much fun, you will forget you are even running.)  I can't remember the last time that I laughed while running.  In fact, I don't think I have ever laughed and enjoyed running so much.  I can't wait for November 3rd so I can do this run again!

Here are some pictures from our COLOR RUN experience... I contemplated only posting the "pretty" ones but I thought the "not-so-pretty" ones would make for a good laugh.  Enjoy! :)

(Some are from the website and  I am too cheap to buy the digital image so you get to see that lovely copyright stamp.)

 

Don't I look SO pretty in those last two?

You're welcome!