The Gift of Running

One of the greatest gifts I got this year was the gift of running. It has changed my life in more positive ways than I probably even know. I know that Mark's excited about the changes in me and I don't just mean my body, although he's happy about that. ;) He likes the fact that:

• I've stopped whining (not all whining, just whining when I run)
• I like to do more things like the Warrior Dash and get muddy
• I go outside for hours at a time and he has full control of the t.v. remote
• I have more energy and so I clean and cook more
• I feel good about myself and he doesn't have to constantly tell me I'm cool
• I'm not such a weanie, I don't have to ask him to lift stuff for me any more or open the attic

Of course, every good gift can have it's downsides. He doesn't like the fact that I can run circles around him, that when I "playfully" punch him in the arm it actually hurts, or that I'm constantly telling him that he should run.

But seriously, running is the gift I gave myself this year and it has paid off way more than I ever thought it would. I love running. It has become one of my favorite pastimes. It has brought fun and friends and has given me a positive passion. Thanks, running, you're the bomb!