Learning to Run Free

Learning to Run Free

I realized a little bit ago that when I'm running or cycling I don't look around at my surroundings.  I am not talking about not paying attention to cars/other runners/other cyclists, I'm talking about not paying attention to the scenery around me.  I was running up a hill the other day that I run about 4 times a week.  For some reason that day I chose to look past the trail and at the homes around me and realized they were gorgeous! How could I have missed them before? That was when I started to think about the way I ran.  

This past month I have been really trying to run for the love of running. I have been trying not to stress if I can only get a 6 mile run in, and I have been trying to keep my runs to an hour max. I know, sounds crazy, but stuff like that stresses me out. I used to think there would be no point in going out for a run unless I could run for more than an hour. Dumb I know. 

I feel I am a much better runner now because of it. Not stressing over the little things and enjoying being able to be out there running and seeing where my legs take me.