Get a little crazy #TheRunningWriter

I love challenging myself when it comes to exercise. I grew up in a household of athletes, so I come by it naturally, but I also love pushing myself for other reasons.

It started as a part of my recovery from a major, life-altering, surgery some five years ago. That goal got me out of bed each morning and kept me focused through a grueling recovery.

I needed that. And after the event, I was like, “Ok, what am I going to tackle next?”

That’s when ultra running came into play. People asked me, “Are ya crazy?”

And after I thought about it a bit I decided that, yeah, maybe I was, but I need a little crazy in my life.

I like the challenge. It keeps things interesting. It makes me grow as a person. It keeps my mind fresh and gives me energy.

It led me to some fun adventures I’ll remember forever, like the one in the picture here.

This was the freezing-cold Boston Marathon earlier this year. A memory forever cemented in my mind.

Others include running Thanksgiving 5k races, all the way up to running a 50-mile race!

Regardless of how big the adventure, I’m out there pushing my limits. I get to see amazing sights. I get to meet some pretty awesome people. And hopefully, I get to inspire some other people to try something new.

Anything fun on your radar that you might want to try? It might be scary, but that’s ok. You can do it. Get a little bit of crazy in your life, you might like it.