Running Just to Run

 Hello Bloggies!

Nikki here, with an early morning (it's currently 5:30AM here) post.....

So, if you're like me (which I'm guessing you probably aren't) then you're a total klutz who dropped their phone one too many times last week and completely shattered the screen (does projecting itself from the kitchen table to the front door by itself count? I swear, I actually had nothing to do with it this time.)


This makes running complicated, right?


I mean, you don't have your phone. No RunKeeper. No clock to even say "hey, I've been running for 30 minutes already!" and worst of all.....no mojo workin' music!

I'm being honest when I say they were the best (and worst) 4 days of my life. Some pretty life changing events happened during those 4 days, that caused me to just want to run. So, I laced up my Ghost 5's and just ran. On one occasion, I ran for an hour, which is officially the longest duration I've ever done in the history of ever. It's pretty liberating knowing that you have the power to start and stop when you want to, without any apps going off telling you how far you need to go (I'm talking to you, Couch to 5k) or even listening to music. Running without music helped me focus on my form and my breath.  Running without competing with yourself. Running by just focusing on the present moment (and looking for black bears...oh, Northeast Ohio...) Letting the sound of nature, your breath, and your running shoes hitting the pavement become your anthem instead of "Titanium" or "Eye of the Tiger."

Do you ever "run just to run?" Have you ever tried it? Leave a comment below and tell us! 

In other news, countdown to Color Run Cleveland is officially 4 days away! I'll be running in it this year and hopefully make it to the finish line in rainbow colored glory. I haven't really been doing any formal training, just what I have been doing for the Boston Challenge. Also, I have a pretty super cool opportunity coming up (hoping it's 100% official!) and it involves this...

If you can name which race Time Warner Cable is sponsoring this year, then good for you! I will give you one of these:

If you really can without Google , then you know what race I am possibly talking about that's taking place later this year. Nothing is official yet!! If you know what race I'm talking about, don't blow it! I'll be making the official announcement on the blog some other time :) Kelsey doesn't even know yet and I wanna surprise her!


Well, bloggies, that's it from me. Hope you liked this post on "running just to run!"


See you on the pavement,

Nikki and Kelsey