Why I run…

I run for my health.

I run for my happiness.

I run for my equilibrium.

I run for my sanity.

I run to clear my mind.

I run to settle my emotions.

I run to rid myself of daily toxins.

I run to keep my weight in line.

I run to keep my blood sugars in check.

I run to give Dear Diabetes a big, fat F.U. with my middle finger.

I run to experience the thrill of the endorphins.

I run for that boost of natural caffeine.

I run for the scenic views.

I run for the new adventures.

I run for the exhilaration of the warm, summer breeze slapping my face.

I run for the bragging rights.

I run for the competition, the challenge, the notion of bettering myself with every turnover I make.

I run because I love to run.

And when I can’t run, when something is holding me back – illness, injury, circumstance – it kills.

Yesterday, I ran.

YESTERDAY’S RUN:

• 5 a.m. BG before: 7.4
• Temp. basal: none
• Carbs: 1/2 Bonk Breaker bar (17g) with bolus
• Time: 30 minutes
• Distance: 5.24 km
• Average pace: 5:41 min/km
  
• Average cadence: 85 spm
  
• 6:15 a.m. BG after: 9.1

Just 30 minutes. Just back-to-basics. No music. No worrying of pace. Just minding my form and foot turnover. There was pressure, but not pain. I ran through it.

I. RAN.

And tomorrow, I’m going to do it all over again 😀