Drug of Choice

BENEFITS:

• accomplishment ~ yes! I did it!
• stamina ~ I went this long. Can I go longer or faster?
• prevents disease ~ proven!
• relieves stress ~ better choice when you want to scream at someone!
• weight loss ~ nice tush!
• live longer  ~ and not just sitting there drooling on yourself!
• do it anywhere ~ no expensive gym membership required!
• permission to eat more carbs ~ who doesn't love that pasta dinner?

SIDE EFFECTS:

• stinky and in need of additional showers
• annoying habit of discussing running with people ad nauseam
• less time for other things because you'd rather run
• occasional bumps and bruises, aches and pains   

 I silently say a prayer of thanks on every run, every day, grateful that I have the ability and desire to continue to do this.

I can live with the side effect! Great drug! Get some!