Black Girl Running!

Last week while reading a blog about natural hair I ran across a blog called Black Girls Run. I have been getting into my health more and more so I was interested in what I might find on the blog. I was glad to find a ton of useful information and links. I am training for a 10k this March so I can use all the help I find. I think most of my friends think I'm just talking it about and that I might change my mind in a couple of weeks. I don't talk about it much anymore because I know that actions speak louder than words. I have been working on my endurance and every day I find I can run a little further. I love that I can push myself regardless of how I feel. I have never been a quitter so that is no surprise. I recently made 2 big purchases to reward myself for my hard work so far. I got a brand new pair of running shoes because my old ones are from Payless and they kill my feet.

I also bought a new Ipod shuffle to help keep me focused on my runs.

I love it so far, even thought I can't figure it out. The shoes will be here in a week or so. I'm seriously thinking about signing up for a 5k in November. I just want to run! It's the perfect stress reliever. In January the YMCA has a 10 week training course for the 10k. I'm going to sign up for that but I don't want to embarrass myself, so I will get myself ready for the 10k by January. Then when it is time for the course I will look like a natural(hopefully).