Joy Release

The other day I got somewhere an hour early and I knew there was a battle-field near by.  True to form I stripped off my cute black dress and grabbed all my cold gear running clothes.  It was truly the best run of my life.  There was so much joy in just being able to have the ability to get up and run.  I could not stop smiling as I ran through the chilly fields.  I met a woman who was 56 and just beginning to run again.  It was so wonderful to be able to do this with no previous plans.  So keep a bag of running clothes in your car, and don't be afraid to get up and get out.

Routine

Live Courageously

Eat Clean

Be Happy. Be Healthy. Be Fit

Side Stitches?

1. Your breathing. Keep your breathing even while you're running and focus on your breath. 

2. What you're eating before you run. What you eat ahead of your run can impact your gastrointestinal tract causing agitation. Notice if you get side stitches when you eat a certain food and then try not eating that food the next time to see if it helps. 

3. Elimination. Make sure you've completely moved your bowels before you run. 

4. Hydration. Likewise, make sure you're hydrated. 

Finally, if you do experience a side stitch. Slow down and massage it using moderate pressure with the heel of your hand. It will usually go away in a few moments. 

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