My running journey
My love for long-distance running didn't begin until after I had my second child. I was in my late 20's and decided that I wanted to try to run a 10k race. I learned to enjoy exercising as a teenager when I would run and go on bike rides with my dad. I ran short distances and went to kickboxing classes during my college years just to stay in shape. I never really pushed myself or realized my athletic potential until I was in my 30's. After running that first 10k, I naturally wanted to try for a half marathon. I ran some half marathons and I enjoyed training for and running that distance. I loved how running made me feel and it was awesome to have some time to myself as I was raising my young children with my husband. One day he suggested that I try to run a marathon and I'm pretty sure I said "no way"! The thought of running 26 miles was crazy to me at the time and I didn't think I could do it. I finally had enough determination to go for it and I started ...