Running

Earlier this week, I ran into an old friend and we caught up on life. She is recently married and I recently started my job, so we were talking about how we haven't taken as much time for ourselves and we have let certain habits slip...like exercising. Both of us used to run almost everyday, and neither of us have really run since September (sad, I know). So, we committed each other to run at least once this week and then call and report it to the other. I planned on doing it on Saturday because weekdays are too difficult. Saturday morning came and I had a migraine, but I knew I had to do it. Then I got a text from her and the guilt rushed in.

It was early afternoon by this time and my migraine had subsided for the most part. I got my running clothes on and made sure to stretch really well. Ever since I hurt my knee last summer, I make sure to get in a good stretch. I laughed because I knew that I would probably only be able to run as long as I stretched. It was a beautiful afternoon, with the exception of the wind. I was excited, but dreading it at the same time. As soon as I started running, I remembered how much I enjoyed running. You just feel so good while you are doing it. I felt so much happier. I don't run with headphones in because I like to think; although yesterday I was thinking more about breathing and saying "come on Amber, you can do it!"

When I did actually think a little at the beginning before my breathing was wacko, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful Utah is. This is something that has been on my mind a lot lately. I love the beauty around here. The mountains at this time of year are breathtaking with their snow covered tops and the blue skies behind them. I think about this as I drive to and from work each day. I love living surrounded by all this beauty! I need to go on a drive to get some pictures to show you.