I have been an active runner for the past 4 years. It all started innocently when I turned 30 and realized that my body could not keep up with all my weekend warrior activities. I had no interest in running. In fact, I hated running. I just figured that since running is faster than walking, I would be able to get the same benefits in half the time.
At the same time I started running, I met my now soon-to-be-husband and he was also into the idea of starting to run again. So, we started off at Mine Falls Park in Nashua with my sneakers from TJMaxx and Z in his cargo shorts and away we went. Back then, the goal was to make it a whole 20 minutes without stopping. Believe me, that was a huge accomplishment. I also discovered a group of runners in Nashua, the Gate City Striders. I started going to their workouts with no interest in racing at the time. After a few workouts, the group finally convinced me that doing a race would be fun... plus you get a free T-shirt. What could be better? So Z and I signed up for the Halfway to St. Patty's 5K in Manchester and a new way of life began. Several races and T-shirts later, running has become a central part of our lives and we hope that our knees will hold up for many more years to come...
