Why do I run?

                                             LEONA DIVIDE TRAINING RUN
                             (lots of PCT single track... http://leonadivide5050.com/)


Every once is awhile I ask myself... why am I slogging away on the trails, hours and hours every week.  Here's what I've come up with so far:

-It's fun (see picture above).
-The people I run with are amazing individuals (see picture above).
-It's a good way to clear your head/decompress.
-I feel so fortunate that I am healthy enough to run.  Working as a nurse I see thousands of kids who are temporarily or sometimes permanently disabled.  You never know when something could change your whole world in an instant... so I'm going to run while I'm able.
-My dad says, "it oxygenates your brain," and I could use some extra brain power.
-It's good for you.
-It gives me an excuse to wear short shorts.

So, why do YOU run????

"I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!"

After watching a couple inspiring videos of Jack LaLanne this morning I was struck by a reoccurring feeling... that I must be taking crazy pills.

I work at a world renowned children's hospital... that has a G.. D... McDonalds inside the hospital.  How can a place that exists to improve people's health be poisoning them, there families, and workers with such horrible food?!

Being a nurse obsessed with nutrition, exercise and overall health I am continuously baffled at how many in my profession, who are brilliant caretakers and much more intelligent than myself can ingest such filth and live such a sedentary life when it is so well known that this is bad for your health.  I must admit that I cave in and gorge on cookies and treats that people bring in, but I don't like it, but no one else seems to care.

I think I'll go for a run to clear my head and cool my jets =)