Running

Running has been my passion and stress release for many years. My relationship with running has been a love/hate one in which I have faced many battles with, but still continue to push through. I love running for the feeling of being alive that it gives me. You feel every step, breath, struggle and victory. I have undergone two surgeries to fix my shins and lower legs so that I can continue to run. I have had chronic compartment syndrome as well as stress fractures and shin splints. I had overcome those injuries to return to the sport I love, running. Now, I face another enemy on my run, hip dysplasia. This too will require a surgery so that I can return to my love. I have missed being able to get up before the sun and run till I can run no more. I miss the smell of the mornings and being energized after pounding the pavement. I miss the excitement of buying yet another pair of running shoes. I miss a long run on a beautiful day, feeling the rain on my face or seeing my breath on a cold winter day...oh running, I will be back soon!