Well where do I begin... First I'd like to start by saying I am very exited to start this running blog. Running has become one of my main passions. It helps me in so many ways not only physically but mentally as well. I can say I've grown so much as a person since I've taken on
this amazing sport.

I ran track in high school. Running the 100 meter sprints as well as trying to attempt hurdles (this didn't work out too well lol). After high school I lost touch with it until one day about seven years later my best friend Elena asked me if I'd like to run a 5k with her. I was definitely exited. Before the race I trained maybe twice and let me tell you I paid the price. We ran our first 5k around academy in Albuquerque, NM which is known also as the beautiful land of enchantment. I look back still at this race and almost always laugh and smile at the memory. We were passed by almost everyone. Ladies in their 60s, dads pushing strollers, runners practically walking but we still managed to cross that finish line. Running that race for us wasn't about the time it took us to finish it was about the experience of finishing our first 5k together. We were so very happy and proud of our accomplishment. Our guys were there at the finish line cheering is on although we knew secretly they were telling each other "boy oh boy they are so very slow" Hehe!

After running this first 5k I knew then the passion was there. Little did I know how big this passion would get. I started training with Jrose for another 5k around academy. Jrose has become one of the best running partners anyone could ask for. She's not only a very strong woman she motivates me everyday and makes me want to push myself even harder. She finished the race a few minutes before my 29 minute time. I remember how I felt after finishing the race. My face was the color of a tomato and I felt like I was going to die! Like ouch! It's always nice to look back at these memories.

Jrose and I started training about 3 times a week. We mostly ran around academy. This trail doesn't seem like it would be that tough but don't let it fool you. I can't wait to be able to run there again some day. We also ran around neighborhoods and the beautiful Sandias. We helped each other stay on track and were there to push each other when one of us just wanted to give up. She is awesome!

My boyfriend jalen and I now live in Los Angeles and I get to experience new and beautiful places to run. It had always been a dream of mine to live by the beach and now I get to run by it at least 3 times a week. Sometimes I need to pinch myself. I'm so thankful to have jalen run with me out here. Especially on Sundays for our long runs. I'm seriously not sure how I do it without him. Talk about motivating he does not let me stop even for a second or cheat and stop a mile early. He's a spartan warrior I tell ya.

Well anywho Jrose and I ran our first half marathon here in Ventura, CA. Yup I said it, half marathon! That was seriously one of the best days of my life. An experience I'll never forget. We finished in 1:47 minutes. A time both of us never thought possible. Just goes to tell you your body is capable of anything you work hard for and set your mind to.

I'll be posing on this running blog weekly about my runs and workouts. Just wanted to post a little history of where it all started and the people who have pushed me to become a better runner and person. I love you all! Until we meet again here is one of my favorite quotes,

"I run because it’s so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can’t. But then you find your inner strength, and realize you’re capable of so much more than you thought.

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