Running

I am not a runner by any stretch - I do the run walk thing. I have walked one half marathon, run -walked another half marathon, and run-walked a few 10Ks.

Why do I run?

• If I run, I don't need to take my hypertension medicine - my blood pressure stays low.


• If I run, I am in a cheerful mood all the time and stuff like sink full of dishes and the laundry that is not put away doesn't bother me as much.


• If I run, I am a better mom to my kids.


• If I run, my kids and my husband become more active without me having to say anything.


• If I run, my body shrinks even if I don't lose much weight.

That's fine - but I could just run a few miles several times a week - why do I need to run half marathons?

• Because a lot of people I know think that I cannot do it - and one of the greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do :)


• Because the idea of doing something that majority doesn't do appeals to me.


• Because the great feeling of crossing the finish line at 13.1 mile is beyond explanation.


• Because when I come home after running 10-12 miles on saturdays, my husband pampers me and makes me the greatest eggs for breakfast.


• Because I can raise money for a good cause.

So, that is why I have signed up for the Baltimore half marathon. The race date is October 16th. I am also raising money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - check out my fund raising page here.