See Chrisy run.
Monday, May 18, 2009 
Running is relatively inexpensive and it's convenient for someone like me who's tethered to a three-year-old all day. I can run early in the morning and be home before the kids are awake on most days. It works for me.
I'm older and slower than I used to be, but running, riding, and swimming, all add a dimension to my life that I find not only physically rewarding, but emotionally therapeutic as well. Not unlike writing this blog. It helps me feel multi-faceted in my roles as mother and wife. The physical movement keeps me sane—a natural Prozac. [I've never been on an anti-depressant. I don't say that pridefully because there are times I, and my family, would have benefited from the medication. Just ask them.]
To track my training progress, I've started a new blog. It's called "See Chrisy run." I have a very loose plan for the blog's direction. We'll see how it goes. There's only one post so far, but my intention is to update regularly with how things are going, even if they're not going well.
If running or events aren't your thing, please simply send encouraging thoughts my way. Muchas gracias!
Reader Comments (25)
I'm a mess. I want to run. Now you're blogging about running. Sob.
And don't tell me I could bike or swim. I know that. WAH! I want to run.
I still like you.
Mrs. D. - You're about to give birth, so I'm sure running appeals to you even less. You won't die though. ;)
Da Goddess - I struggle with shin splints every once in a while too. And they WERE terrible in junior high and high school. Must have been because we were growing. (??)
Kate Coveny Hood - That's a bummer. No endorphins? I'm glad Prozac helps. Brain chemistry is complicated and if you've found the right cocktail... well, good for you!
Cheri - I didn't know you LOVED to run! I can't believe I don't live in San Diego. Don't be too hard on yourself... the imaginary marriages are entertaining and have clearly filled a well for you. It's okay. [I won't tell Laura, and I won't tell you to bike or swim.] There, there, Dear.
Christy - Most people are intimated by the swim, especially if they've never done an open water swim. You'll do great. You're laying a solid foundation and giving yourself plenty of time to prepare. I'm excited for you!
I'm so excited to read about your adventures in training and maybe I'll have to come to your race and cheer you on! And then we will go get a drink!
Also, I liked how you described the benefits of running. They made a lot of sense to me.
Who knows, maybe one day I will run too!
I tried running once, a very long time ago. The cops caught me at a buffet . . .
... See X go to See Chrisy Run.
You go girl. I'm only a casual runner myself, have never gotten to the race level, let alone ever even imagining myself in a tri.
Do you plan on promoting your running blog by visiting other runners' blogs? Or just laying back and seeing what happens??
I do, however, send you lots of bloggy love, lots of e-encouragement, a prayer that you don't break or tear anything, a wish that you enjoy the endolphins (my neice used to call it that, she loved dolphins. anyhoo) and maybe a pic of my totally un-rocking body to scare you into running some more.
I'm cheering for you, luv!
I have a love/hate relationship with running. When I'm actually doing it [casually, not like you, She-Ra] I love it. But I hate those first few moments of starting it. Ha!
Sorry I've not commented on some posts! I've barely had a chance to read blogs since J. is home all week and the demolition of the house is still in-progress. I've read all of yours, but am usually standing up with keys in my hand and forget to come back and comment.
XO
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