First Run of the Year

Last night, my husband (I finally get to call him that) Brandon and I went for our first outside run of the year. It was great! It wasn't raining which was so nice. I get so tired of the rain here in Washington. We have be curious about what trails are around our new little apartment, and so we set out on an adventure.

Right behind our apartment complex we found a little nature preserve, it is so cute. It has lots of trails throughout it. Being that we are in Washington, there are tons of trees and moss and thick foliage that cover the ground surrounding the trails. It makes running more enjoyable, not to mention I can escape the engine fumes of running on the main roads. While most of the trail is flat, every now and then there are hills. These are challenging, which is also nice because this summer Brandon and I are running in the Ragnar Relay. Which is why we decided to start running in the first place.

Because I just got married, and because the last couple weeks I have been soo busy with wedding stuff, I put my exercising on the back burner. Last night was the first time in three weeks that I had the opportunity to work out. And BOY oh BOY did my body feel it too. It is amazing to me how easy ones body can get out of routine and how out of shape it feels after just a few short weeks away from the gym.

I know that this week will be the hardest to get out of the way. But once I have it under my belt next week should be much easier, and the weeks to follow should increase in ease as well. I am excited to see the progress I will make. I am also equally excited to explore the new area around my apartments.