I often get asked by non-runners, among others, why I run. I find that lately it's been a pretty standard, monotonous response. Something like, "I started about 10 years ago to lose weight and get in shape. Now, I run to stay in shape and explore the outdoors. It's really become an addiction. A sort of meditation and self-therapy."
So, I thought I would write my second blog post on this idea of a mission statement to running and expand on these ideas of what running means to me.
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An Introduction: My name is Yvonne Montoya and I am a Graphic/Web Designer, and Running Fool, in based in Los Angeles.
Like many of us habitual (and non) blog readers, starting my own blog has been on my mind for quite sometime. So, I think it's about time I start in on it in the ripe beginnings of 2011. After years of thoughtful consideration of what I could possibly say that would be of any consequence, I believe I finally have an generally guided idea of what it will be. And rather than sit on my butt any further, it needs to be set free to be whatever it will become. The fear of failure and disappointment that I have needs to be squashed. It is the New Year after all, even though I am sure everyone is sick of hearing that, already 5 days into 2011. Am I right?
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