Running. Running is something I discovered last summer of 2013 and it has stuck with me as one of my fondest memories of exercise. I have talked to countless friends, and family and I have yet to meet an avid runner who loves the sport as much as I do. Now, instead of depicting running as something to be easy; it's not. I have never been inclined to sports, and I appreciate this fact now then when I was younger and I figured as running doesn't require too much of a fitness criteria as other sports, I can be acclaimed as a runner, rather leisurely. So as most new runners do, I woke up, and said to myself that I would go for a run. Now a "run" in my head was actually finishing a lap. Not so fast! It took me weeks before I was able to complete a track and I was elated. I set myself a schedule of running three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and sometimes weekends. In between my two break days I would focus on other areas to exercise, such as my arms, shoulders, and abdomen. Progressively I became better and could run two laps without stopping after one month of consistency. Eventually the two laps turned into three, and so on. On my more determined days, I would run the track twice, and run an extra 1 or 2 kilometers from the park to my house (the longer way).
Running gave me the opportunity to challenge myself on levels I never knew existed. I was able to set goals, achieve them, while looking and feeling fantastic. If you ever find yourself in a plateau of exercise: i.e. not being challenged enough physically; I suggest running. Running has no limits and when you engage in the running community, you read stories of success that are truly inspiring. Everyone has their purpose of running - to relieve stress, going through difficulty, leisure purposes, or to stay active. It is an all around challenging, and stimulating sport I encourage you should try at least once in your lifetime!
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