I AM a runner!

Merriam-Webster defines a runner in the following way.

Definition of RUNNERa : one that runs 

And it defines a jogger like this.

Definition of JOGGERa : to run or ride at a slow trotb : to go at a slow, leisurely, or monotonous pace : trudge

Jogging... a slow trot.  A slow leisurely pace.  Well, I may be slow, but I am not running leisurely, by any means of that word!

I've noticed that I have to work hard not to be jealous when people get on Facebook and say, "I ran 6 miles, I ran 8 miles, I ran 13 miles."  It's hard for me to say, "I ran 3.5 miles," because I want to say, "I ONLY ran 3.5 miles."

But let's get this straight.....  I RAN 3.5 MILES!  Back when I started in Jan/Feb, I could barely run 1/4 of the time that I was doing 1.5 miles.  I am now doing more than I ever believed or ever thought I could do!

Am I still learning?  Yes.  Am I still struggling?  Yes.

But you know what?  I am a runner!

Hugs,
Melinda

Days without soda: 1
Bike miles: 16.04
Running miles: 15

49 days left til race day!

P.S. Hopefully I'll be able to add bike miles again this week.