Running Meme

I lifted this meme from one of my favorite blogs that I read and feel like the blogger is my friend even though she doesn't know that I exist. No one else has those, do they? I was going to link, but then her sitemeter would see if anyone linked to her from me and then she would see that I'm reading her and how uncool that I am and I would be totally embarrassed. High school? Why yes, blogs do make me feel like I'm back there.

1. How would you describe your running 10 years ago?

I didn't run. I wanted to look like the cross country runners with their lean bodies, so I tried running with them one summer. That lasted like three days. And then instead, my friend Jenica and I used to roll down the windows on my red Corolla, pull up next to joggers and ask them if they needed a ride somewhere. That was the closest I got to running 10 years ago.

Three years ago my aunt (who is married to a marathoner but doesn't run much herself) introduced me to the Couch to 5k program, I got a jogging stroller and it stuck.

2. What is your best and worst run/race experience?

I've run one race--the Columbus Turkey Trot. It was such a rush to be around other people who were running too. The sound of our feet on the pavement, everyone trying to get ahead, sprinting towards the finish line. I loved it.

3. Why do you run?

So I can eat what I want without gaining weight. And so that I can be alone (or, more recently, have a "mom date"). And because I love the way my legs and lungs feel afterwards. And I have this secret desire to run while pregnant every day up to delivery. (And no, I'm not pregnant).

4. What is the best or worst piece of advice you've been given about running?

Best:
1) look 10 steps ahead of you when you're going uphill
2) stop clenching your arms to your chest
3) invest in good shoes and good support

5. Tell us something surprising about yourself that not many people would know.

I don't have stretch marks. Neither does my mom.

Anyone want to participate?
Lisa?
Rachel?
Jessica?
Heather?