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I am NOT a runner… {#Fitfluential in Las Vegas}

August 12, 2011 By Emily 13 Comments

 

 

Perhaps I should have given up after the grade school yearly miler that we were all made to do.  My very first one ended in an asthma attack, as did years 2-6…

But I kept trying to be this thing they call a runner.

In college I found myself more than once in the clinic with an asthma attack after pushing myself too hard.

Did I learn my lesson?? Nope…

Post college I tried again.  Only this time, I started slower, and on a treadmill.  I had a theory I could control my breathing better if I was on the treadmill.

My theory worked.  Pretty soon I was up to running a 10 minute mile.

(Stop giggling, it was a HUGE deal for me!!)

I got it in my head that I needed to add a 5k to my bucket list.

But then I had my appendix taken out.  And I was out of the workout game for about a month.

Suddenly I was back at square one…

I have tried several times throughout the years to get back on the running train.  But each time I develop a stronger hate for the sport.

And yet, my bucket list and my 5k taunt me something fierce.  MEAN mean bucket list.

Today I am taking the 5k off the bucket list.

I am NOT a runner.

In fact I LOATHE running.

And you know what?  I am okay with it.  Running is not for everyone.

Running OUT!

New bucket list item?

To ride in a 20 mile bike race!!

"Fitfluential" "Fitness"
Meredith Miller

I got onto a bike for the first time in years today, and LOVED it.  LOVED it!!

Hello cycling!

Only one problem… I don’t actually own a bike yet!!

UPDATE: I just rode my first 40 miler race.

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Emily is a wife & mom living in Las Vegas. The owner and writer at Our Knight Life, Emily loves sharing her two adorable boys and journey through motherhood. Emily has run four half marathons to date and is always training for her next big race. She also enjoys creating healthy recipes for her family and sharing family friendly product reviews.

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Comments

  1. Des says

    August 13, 2011 at 12:39 am

    I love that you loved biking. Not everyone is a runner. I hope you find a great bike and rwach you goal. A 20 mile bike ride terrifies me !

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    • Emily says

      August 13, 2011 at 11:22 am

      Thanks Des!! PS I totally have a stroller for you!!!

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      • Emily says

        August 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm

        Except apparently Kim already gave it to you! LOL

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  2. Jessica says

    August 13, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    I LOVE biking. Got a bike seat earlier this summer for my 2.5 year old and we go riding every Sunday. It’s great exercise and a good bonding time for just me and him without my 3 month old.

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    • Emily says

      August 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm

      That sounds awesome!! I bet he loves the mommy time too! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tara says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    What a great goal! Totally cheering for you and know that if I had a bike, I’d give it to yiu

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    • Emily says

      August 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks Tara!! 🙂 You are so sweet!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Brown says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:19 am

    I’m SOO with you! Through cross country in Jr High to track in high school, and even after college – I’ve tried and tried to be a runner, but absolutely HATE it as well! In college, I’d visit the lap pool for some cardio, and LOVED every minute of it! I’ve given up on trying to be a runner – but I do I wish had a community lap pool nearby! 🙂

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    • Emily says

      August 15, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      You should move to Vegas – we have them everywhere!! Swimming is fun, but like running for me I can’t seem to control my breathing … I wish I could I love being in the water!

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  5. Jessica says

    August 17, 2011 at 11:18 am

    He really does! The first time we rode together he was silent during the whole ride. As soon as we got home I took him out of the seat and before I even got to ask him how he liked it he screamed out “FUN!” 😀

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    • Emily says

      August 17, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Okay – now that is adorable!!

      Reply

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