Progress, Not Perfection!

To a runner, there is no greater joy than hitting the trails. Although I'm no professional (as yet), I do consider myself to be a runner. Why? Because I love to run!One thing that I've gotten over is comparing myself to anyone and beating myself up for things that should've, could've or otherwise would've been. I try to take everything in stride (pardon the pun) and trust that as long as I keep the right attitude, things will progress. There goes the title of this blog because it's all about making slow and steady progress and not trying to jump into perfection all at once. After about two years of hitting it hard when it comes to running, I find that periodically, my passion for it dwindles and I have to conjure up everything inside to get back into the flow of things. I'm sure this is the case for many of us and we have, over time, found ways to reawaken the beast within. For me there are countless reasons why I should NOT be running:  a) unemplo...

Wow! Ten whole days have passed since I posted last! It's great because that means I've been otherwise occupied. (Sorry, if anyone missed me!) I'm anxious for my evening run right now and need to let off some steam anyhow.  It's so awesome how I can now eat in peace and know that it's not going to stick to my hips! Honestly, for the first time in my life, I undertook something as intense as running and DID NOT do it for weight loss. I can barely believe that myself but it's true. For as long as I can remember my whole life revolved around weight and now, at 31 years of age, I finally feel free! God is GREAT! The bonus on top of that now is getting the body in the best shape (inside and out) of its life! Jarrod bought some Chinese food the other day and I took out my share. He said, "Here take some more." I was like, "No, I'm good. That's enough for me." Then he goes, "Don't forget you run now!" Woo Hoo! That's...