126/365 Thankful for Exploration

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

If you didn't catch on already, I love running outside in the fall. What I especially enjoy is running for fun with all the time in the world. It allows me to just go, forget about distance or time, just run until you're tired of running. That's the best feeling. This morning, I was blessed with one such morning of sunshine and free time.

So today, I started on my usual route then hit a trail. I lost my way for a little then got back to familiar ground. I had so much fun running around, observing the quiet nature, hearing the pounding of my feet, and making my own way. I turned back when I got tired and knew that I only had enough energy to run back home. It's important to listen to your body when going on a run such as this. You have to consider how much fuel you have left in the tank after sleeping and how far you have to go. Also, I recommend telling someone, like your mother, when you plan on coming back that way, if you do get lost, someone knows where to find you and how long you've been gone.

This Thanksgiving break, if you have time, go walking or running and explore the world around you. It's also a way for you to get your body ready for Thanksgiving. I'm not saying that it's okay to run a lot and then eat but, it keeps you in the mindset that you need balance between the two.

In health,

Lauren