Run, Forrest!!

I'm a runner...at least I used to be. I went running today. The weather in Texas is finally cooling off enough that I don't have to risk possible heat stroke to get a run in. So...I ran.

I have a couple of new gadgets to help me in my run. A new iPod, that I am still getting used to, and a GREAT new app on my iPhone4. It's the Nike+GPS app and I LOVE it. It tracks not only time and distance, but also your average speed, route and pace. It rocks!!

I love to run and I'm pretty good at it. I would like to run a marathon someday, but I don't know if I have the time to train like you need to, to achieve a goal such as that.

Running for me, is not just exercise. It's also a stress reliever and it gives me time to think. I get ideas and clarity when I run. The fact that it works off the Banana Royale Sundae from Baskin Robbins that I consumed last night is just a benefit (it was delicious and oh, so worth it, btw).

I ran 4.5 miles in 53 minutes. Not too bad considering I haven't run in 6 months. I plan to continue to run and improve on my time. There is a 10K in November that I have been told about. I sure would like to shoot for that. It's always good to have a goal and who knows what great ideas and life clarity will come to me as I run for my life.

Run, Shan, run? Don't mind if I do...