It’s crazy to me that I’ve been running for nearly three years now.
I started running just as a way to get some exercise and try something new. I wasn’t naturally fast or able to run long distances right off the bat. I just loved how consistently putting in the work yielded consistent results.
I ran for about six months before I finally talked Josh into trying it out. He’s had asthma his whole life, so he was understandably nervous about running. It turned out he was naturally speedy and running actually made his lungs stronger. It took only a few runs before he was hooked.
Running has since become something we love to do together. We get to cheer each other on and share in new experiences. We get to overcome obstacles and share in that post-run runner’s high together.
We’ve run tied together. That was more a test of Josh’s patience than anything else. 😉
We’ve gotten drenched in color together.
We’ve run together while on vacation.
We’ve run dressed up in costumes.
And we’ve run new distances together. This was taken right after our first 10k. It was a blast.
I run for my health and I run for the challenge, but I also run because of what an incredible bonding experience it is with my husband. I hope we’ll still be doing this together when we’re old and gray.
The Zappos Bay to Breakers Race in San Francisco is this weekend. It’s an incredible 12k race that looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun on an absolutely beautiful course. I hope Josh and I get to travel to more races in the future and run one like this. I love the idea of a racecation.
Zappos is sponsoring the Bay to Breakers Race, and this post. You might know them for shoes, but they also want you to know that they have clothing, workout gear, accessories, luggage, and more. I’ve ordered a bunch of stuff from Zappos over the years and have always had an awesome experience. With over 150,000 styles from more than 1,000 brands there’s truly something for everyone! And you can’t beat the free shipping and amazing 365 day return policy. That’s why I keep returning to Zappos again and again.
Questions of the Day: Why do you run? Have you shopped at Zappos? Would you ever take a racecation?
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I love all of your great running adventures with your hubby! I would love to take a racecation. I dream about it! Oh and Zappos is so important where I live which is the middle of nowhere NH so whenever we need shoes Zappos is the place!
Thank goodness for online shopping!! It saves me a lot of times too! 😀
I’ve always wanted to run Bay to Breakers. It’s such a crazy race!
It looks like so much fun!! I wish I lived closer!
I have gotten a lot of random things from zappos. My favorite is my meat grinder attachment for my mixer!
Oh nice! haha See I’m always amazed at all the stuff Zappos carries. I never would have thought they’d sell meat grinders!
Me either!! I just buy the shoes 🙂 Clearly I need to go back and check out what other stuff I can find that I may–or may not–need
Yes! haha I seriously need to explore more of the Zappos website!
Lovely pics!
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Thank you Paola! Going through them I was kind of amazed at how many races I’ve run since moving to Omaha!
Great post! I recently started running as well every day and I am loving it!
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Way to go girl! Are you an inside or an outside runner?
Congrats on the new achievement! I completed my first 15K a few weeks ago and it felt so good. Keep up the great work!
Way to go Sydney! I’d love to work up to a 15k! Right now I want to focus on getting a few more 10ks under my belt!
Way to go getting out there and running! I love to run as well but just getting up and doing it is the hard part. Kudos to you!
Thanks Natalie! I find if I change into workout clothes and lace up my shoes it’s kind of hard to talk myself out of it at that point! haha
I initially started running bc I hated it. It was something I wasn’t good at so I forced myself to keep trying until I felt moderately successful. Then after my bout with abusing exercise, running turned into more of a spiritual thing for me. Time to meditate and be with my thoughts. I’m so glad that I’ve finally developed a healthy relationship with it 🙂
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear! Running can be really calming. There’s lots of time to think!
I love to run with my husband, too! He’s such a great support for me and we, actually, ran our first race ever together! 🙂
Aww what a special memory!! It is awesome when your partner in life can be your partner on the course as well!
I adore both these things: Zappos and Running!!! Love your pictures and so sweet you run with your man!! Have a great Thursday!!
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Thanks Andrea! Isn’t Zappos awesome? I’m always in awe of their shoe selection! haha Josh is pretty much the best. I love getting to the finish line and seeing him there cheering for me and waiting for me to give him a hug. I only wish I was faster so I could do the same for him!
I wish I were a runner- I’m the worrrrrrst at it! Good for you for taking it up + sticking with it! 🙂
-Ashley
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Aww thanks Ashley! It’s something that does not come easily to me but I still love to do it!
Hahah stop! I love the Minnie mouse photo, SO cute! This is really great and motivating! I am glad you shared!
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Aww thanks girl! I love themed runs! They make it much easier to run as I’m distracted looking at all the costumes! haha
I love that you run together – I usually run with my husband on the weekends since he’s not a morning person when i run during the week LOL! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Weekend runs are my favorite! You’re like my husband, he gets up to run before going to work and I’m like no let me sleep! Now the tables are turned since school’s out for the summer and he wants to sleep while I’m getting up early for workouts!
I love this post! It has been a lot of fun running so many races with you and Josh. I’m looking forward to more themed races in our futures!
Me too Jeff! We’ve done so many cool ones over the last few years!
I can never bring myself to decision to start running. I know it’s good for your body and system but I am so lazy and I always make lame excuses. Maybe it’s about time to start and see how it goes. Btw: love your minnie mouse picture.
LEJA
Aww thanks Leja! I was pretty proud of the Minnie Mouse costume! haha You got this girl!! You can do anything you set your mind to.
k you guys are super cute & I love that you run together! my husband and I love working out together and it helps cause he helps keep me motivated haha
xo, Candace | Lovely Little Rants
Aww thanks Candace! I agree, he’s who I want to look good for!
I am honestly still struggling with my love hate relationship with running. Stories like yours inspire me to keep it up though!!
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You got this Elainea! If I can do it, so can you!!
This was such a great post and made me smile!
I totally agree that if you put in the work, the results will show. I think that’s one of the things I love about running so much. Also, it’s just kind of crazy to DRIVE 10k and think, “wow, I just RAN” that distance!
Jackie
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Aw thanks Jackie! Yes it is amazing when you drive it to see how far it really is!!