Run Walk Repeat

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The First Word in my Blog Title

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Run.

That’s the word.

Know what has been missing from my life in June?

Running.

When I started this blog I wanted to write about different parts of my life….running is an important part.  Its my ONLY “Me” time when I am completely alone with my thoughts.  Its about me trying to stay healthy as I age.  Its about being outside and enjoying the endorphins. Its about releasing stress and anxiety.  Somehow I had given this up.

June KILLED me.  After the end of the school year craziness, we went on vacation.   I got out of routine.  Adjusting to the new summer routine was not easy….somehow I ended up Swim Team Mom and was overwhelmed to top things off. 

I discovered something new for me last week.  Running at my local high school track.  Its almost 1 mile from my house exactly.  Two of my 3 runs this week were at the track.  I loved it. Flat, people around and easy to keep up with distance.  Why had I not run here before in the last 3 years.  Run to track….1 mile, run around track 4 laps =1 mile, Go back home another mile.  Easy run.  Go figure.
I was happy to see running make an appearance back in my routine this week.  It felt good.  I was reluctant to try the track but so glad I went out of my comfort zone and just went….as if people were going to look at me and laugh or something?
And with Swim Team almost over…what a crazy season we have had weather wise, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel…or the rainbow as we came out of dinner tonight!

Welcome Summer!  I am going to attack you with my running at a slow and easy pace….its hot in the south you know!  Running I have SO missed you.  I need you for my sanity – and well I have some big plans come fall and winter!

Have you tried anything new lately to help you get back or keep on track?  Love to hear about it!

Julie @RunWalkRepeat
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Wife, Mom, Southerner, Former Cubicle Dweller, Sting Fanatic and Reluctant Runner. I got started on family a little later in life than most and run for my health. A fan of Food, Entertainment, Travel, Galloway Running and Disney, I like to find the fun in all things in life.

Comments

  2. Kristen :) says

    I have a high school track about two miles from my house but they don’t let anyone else run on it; not nice 🙁

    • Julie Franklin says

      I always assumed ours was not open to public which is why I never went…..Glad I found out otherwise! Bummer Kristen….if its a public school they should since your tax dollars pay for it!

  4. Jennifer Pug Pug says

    I’ll have to come back to you in a few weeks. I’ve been really consistent with my training, and the next few weeks will be the first time I’ve taken a significant break.

    I’m glad you found something to get back on track! Keep it up!