So You Think You Can Run?

While running today I was thinking (shocking I know) about the things that make a person a runner. 

I am super excited to join the realm of the runners.

In fact, JUST last week, I lost my first toenail! 

That's not the only thing that helps me stand out as a runner, all my shorts and skirts have pockets, I have running sneakers, racing sneakers, treadmill sneakers and regular sneakers and I think 50 degrees and cloudy is perfect weather - even when the rain spits!  

I realized that every time I see an exit sign now, like the 3 miles until blah-blah-blah-blah, I think to myself, I can run that! --- And sometimes I even calculate my time...

The phrase "It's all downhill from here", clearly bring a smile to my face.  

I used to be a person who would do anything to avoid running, (I worked out, but cardio-free was for me)... and now, I know the mileage from my door in every direction, my day is "off" until I run, and I do anything to squeeze in a run.  

First and foremost, I know I am a runner because of how it makes me feel... when I am sad, I run, when I am happy, I run and when I am angry, I run faster