Today was near perfection.
No, not because it was my birthday. I’m talking about running. Before you roll your eyes, read on. I have learned to love running. I used to hate it until I saw that I was able to fit into smaller clothes and fight 10 hard rounds in a world title fight in China because of it. So I learned to embrace running. There really is nothing else that will slim you down quicker than running, not to mention all the cardiovascular benefits.
Today, I woke up to beautiful blue skies and 51 degrees. I strapped on my gear and hit the road. I felt so free and fast. I ran 7 miles and I felt fantastic. A little Fatboy Slim in my ear as I weaved through cabs and tourists and I could’ve run to Vancouver.
Here’s the deal: You don’t need a gym membership; you don’t need fancy equipment; you don’t need a degree in Exercise Science. You just need a pair of shoes. I know this sounds a little “Forrest Gump-ish” but it’s simple and true. It doesn’t matter what you look like, what you’re wearing or if your makeup is on. Just put on your shoes and go. You can run no matter where you are–that’s the beauty of it. My life has been transformed by running. My client’s lives have been transformed by running. Thanks to Under Armour, I was able to run outdoors all through winter and I felt so alive! (Yeah, my snot was frozen to my lip but by-gosh I was alive!)
Give it a shot. Even if you’ve never run before in your life, just try it. Start slow. Do a little at a time and before you know it, you’ll be cruising. Make sure you invest in a good pair of shoes.
