RUN!

Last year November, I told myself that Penang Bridge Half Marathon will be my last run. I started running since 2012 and as time passed, I was just signing up for runs and going running without proper training. At times I was so lazy to get up early in the morning (I'm not a morning person) and was struggling whether to show up or not. Yes, the feeling when you completed a run is fantastic. You take pictures, post on social media and then people will comment. All the good feelings. But what's the point when you are not doing it properly, and increases the chance of hurting yourself. And so I quit, even interestingly there are some who told me not to.

As you know I have been working hard to lose weight. And one day while talking to Hong Yeh, he told me that he has been going running with his friends every morning for 6km and he lost 6kg within a month. Wow! Since I don't get the privilege to choose, I would try any way deemed possible to shed off the stubborn fats and thought I would try this as well.

I remember day one I woke up to the alarm, off it and deciding if I should go running. Too tired, I went back to sleep. The second time (another day) I woke up to the alarm, managed to leave the bed and went outside but still not mentally strong enough to leave the house. Nadzra was such an encourager and told me that I made progress by getting out of the bed and stepping outside. Whaattt..?!

Then one Saturday, it just hit me. I changed, drove to TTDI park and started running. Boy, it feels so good! Plus my shoes was so comfy, making it so much more pleasant than I expected. It was then I realised how much I miss running, and I told myself I would do this once a week during the weekend if I have no plan. Well, also one of the reasons being so I can wash my hair. I go to body combat class on Monday and Wednesday. I dislike the Friday class and I need a reason to wash my hair. So there you go, two birds with one stone.

I enjoy the solitary these runs give me. It gives me a chance to  get away from the world for a while. No phone, just me and nature and my surroundings. My mind just wanders to whatever I'm feeling, and if it gets too heavy I will just run as fast as I can to clear my head. It's nice to be aware of your surroundings without looking at your phone, seeing families together, old people strolling, other runners and monkeys.

I'm glad I found running again. Only this time, I run for myself.