Editor's note: In honor of my one year anniversary, I thought I'd dedicate an entire week of entries about running. As many of you may remember, I started running as a way to cope with my dad's untimely passing in June 2011. What I've found, however, surprised even me. Running is not only a great way to handle my grief, but it's become my natural stress reliever, my form of meditation, and has introduced me to some of the kindest, neatest people I've ever met. I am so thankful I found the most basic of all sports. :-) So whether you are young or old, new or an old pro, it's never to late to get started! Throw on your sneaks, head out for a run, and then come back and read the blog. I hope you enjoy it!
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TOP TEN SIMILARITIES BETWEEN RUNNING AND BEING A PARENT
10.) It forces you to get up at unspeakable hours.
9.) It introduces you to a completely new group of people that you wouldn't have otherwise met.
8.) It gives you this weird, tingly high. Occasionally.
7.) Some days, it's hard as hell.
6.) It gives you something else to focus on outside of your own little myopic world.
5.) When you tell others about your crazy tales, they look at you with a mixture of fear, awe, and horror.
4.) You realize you are capable of withstanding much more than you ever thought possible.
3.) It gives you a sense of purpose.
2.) It forces you to live in the moment. This can be very challenging - and freeing - all at the same time.
And the #1 similarity between running and being a parent is...
1.) Never far from your thoughts is a single word: poop.
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TOP TEN SIMILARITIES BETWEEN RUNNING AND BEING A PARENT
10.) It forces you to get up at unspeakable hours.
9.) It introduces you to a completely new group of people that you wouldn't have otherwise met.
8.) It gives you this weird, tingly high. Occasionally.
7.) Some days, it's hard as hell.
6.) It gives you something else to focus on outside of your own little myopic world.
5.) When you tell others about your crazy tales, they look at you with a mixture of fear, awe, and horror.
4.) You realize you are capable of withstanding much more than you ever thought possible.
3.) It gives you a sense of purpose.
2.) It forces you to live in the moment. This can be very challenging - and freeing - all at the same time.
And the #1 similarity between running and being a parent is...
1.) Never far from your thoughts is a single word: poop.
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