Run Like A Mother

I’m an introvert. I don’t go crowds. I especially don’t do crowds where I don’t know a soul.

Tonight Pam and I were supposed to head over to the local running company for a group run and then book party for Run Like A Mother. At the last minute she had to bale.  Since I hadn’t done my run for the day, I thought I’d do something I don’t normally do and go.

And I forgot what welcoming people runners are.  My stomach was churning as I turned down Cascade, approaching the store.  But 10 seconds into entering the store, I was at home.  I even ran with a 20 something lady for a 45 minute run and didn’t run out of things to talk about.

See running allows me the freedom to express who I am without having to look them in the eye.  I’m able to breath, gasp at times, run and talk.  And it’s very liberating (almost makes me want to be an extrovert…almost!)

Then listening to Dimity share chapters from their book. Well, it was funny.  It’s all about moms and running.  Why we run, how we run, how we juggle life as runners…and Dang it, she did such a good job reading I bought the book.  You should too if you run and are a mother.  Really funny stuff in there.  Really great stuff that you say, “Yep, been there, thought that, done that….”

So another lesson relearned today. Runners are good people.  I need to hang out with runners more often.  I’m a much happier person after I do!

PS  Today I’m featured on the Run Like A Mother website. If you’re curious about what I said, head on over here!