Running as Therapy

I've been told that 30 minutes of running has the same effect on your brain as an anti-depressant.  I choose to believe this is true.  This week has been rough for me emotionally, and I really needed something to change my mood.

I think the quote above, says it all.......Today I am STRONG!

I went out for a little run this afternoon.  It wasn't really important how far, I just needed to get outside and run.  I ended up running 2.63 miles in 32 minutes.  I'm slowly getting faster...yay!

The temperature was 22 degrees, there was plenty of snow on the ground, and more falling from the sky.  Beautiful :)  I think I'm starting to adapt to the colder weather.  The temp didn't bother me and running in my Yaktrax is fun!  

Here is what my tracks look like. Pretty cool, huh?

   

I've stopped running with my head phones for now.  I like hearing the sounds around me and taking the time to just be with my thoughts.  Therapeutic for sure!!

 

 

End of my run with a smile on my face!!

 

Recap of last week's running:

January 5th - 3 miles in 37 minutes (outside)

January 9th - 2 miles in 20 minutes (inside track...I think I run faster on that track, weird)

January 12th - 2.63 miles in 32 minutes (outside)

 

Planning to run with Chris O. again tomorrow.  The goal will be a longer run of about 7 miles.  Wish me luck!