Kendra's Favorite Things

Running has always been such a huge part of my life and has helped shaped the person I am today. Whenever I have a bad day or need to work some things out I've always been able to go for a nice long run and afterwards I feel so much better. Lately, I've been a lazy runner and I know it's affected my life negatively. Besides the obvious health benefits that running brings to my body, it also helps to keep be balanced which is something I am truly striving to achieve in my life right now. 

I have so many great memories from running. I remember during pre-season for soccer practice in High School we'd have to run in the 100+ degree weather so we'd all be in just shorts and sports bras. We'd run up to a community pool that was about 3-4 miles away from our school and jump in the pool to cool off, and run back. Looking back I can only imagine what was going through people's heads when they say a pack of 10-15 soaking wet half-naked teens running through the Foothills. 

I remember the feeling when I finished my first half marathon and how cool it was to say I'd accomplished that. I remember signing up for a full marathon and having everyone tell me I was crazy for wanting to do that. I remember waking up at 5 am 5 days a week for 5 months and running over 500 miles to train for my first Marathon. But the one thing that has meant the most to me in my running career was the feeling I got when I saw my parents at mile 25 of the marathon after they flew to San Diego to surprise me, it was almost as sweet as the feeling of accomplishment I got after crossing the finish line at 26.2. 

Just like any other relationship, mine with running is something that takes constant work. I must say I've neglected my commitment to running over the past several months and I'm looking forward to bringing it back into my life. I miss the therapy sessions, memories, and feeling of pride that running has always brought to my life. It's time to put the spark back in my relationship with running.... now if you'll excuse me, it's time to put my sneakers on and hit the pavement.