Hello! My name is Elysia and I decided to start a blog about running. . .  and other exercise stuff. Mostly because last summer, I didn't train at all and I need something to keep me motivated and going! But also because I like to think people care about my life. Yeah!

I've been running since my freshman year of high school. I used to swim competitively from age 8 till last fall, but I decided to run in college instead of swim because I love running so much! I've competed at the high school state level 9 times if you combine cross country, track, and swimming. I just finished up my freshman year as a collegiate runner. It was the best thing ever.

I believe that everyone with two working legs can and should run. It is so much more than what people perceive it to be. It is not a punishment, it is not torture, it is not just some form of exercise. To me running is freedom. I love everything about it, even though sometimes it really hurts and really sucks.

I understand that we are all at different capabilities and levels, but I strongly encourage you to follow me as I train in running. And also attempt to make myself look really darn good. Modify workouts if you need to, just get out there! I will start off gradual and easy because of previous injuries I want to prevent the best I can. Right now I'm on my little 1 to 2 week break. I will also be cross training a few times a week instead of running, again to try to prevent injury.

Lets do it!

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