Since I've had my little boy Archie back in January, it's has been hard to find time to go running outside! Of course, I can take him in the stroller, but it's either too cold, windy, or rainy. Today I decided to finally get out and get some fresh air! With the help of my cute husband Sam, I was able to make it out on the trail! I have loved running since about 2010, when I ran my first marathon. Not that I'm an avid runner like I used to be, I like to get outside to some fresh air and think. Especially with how beautiful it's been this passed week! Running is extremely therapeutic for me, and I seem to get a lot of stress out when I go for a little run!
When I run, I like to go at a moderate pace. I usually don't go out saying, "I have thirty minutes." I usually go out saying, "I'm going to run six miles." And however long it takes me, I don't care; I just like to know that I have a destination, and I have to complete it.
I know that this doesn't work for many people because of being busy, so another suggestion is to do intervals:
I LOVE doing intervals - especially on the trail. I have a playlist that has a fast paced song, and then a slower one. When that fast pace, upbeat song is on, this is when I know I need to push it. And then when the slow song turns on, I know that I can relax, and breathe. Doing intervals is awesome for your heart, to burn fat quick, and burn those calories for the whole entire day!
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have about running, or some tips you may have for me! I'd love to answer your questions, along with your input and get to know all of you readers! :)
xoxo,
Jess
