Jen Chooses Joy

April Miles & 5 Reasons Why I Run

Wednesday:
I started the day with my favorite crepe at the Perch….
And set out for a run.  I felt so good.  The weather was perfect and my legs wanted to run.  Unfortunately, I paid the price with a sore knee.  😦  I guess it was still too soon after the my races.  I’m trying my best to rest, but it’s SO tough for me.
Orange Theory Fitness with Corrie that evening.
Thursday:
Every day should be Pay It Forward Day!
I was so happy to see my Brentwood Breakfast Club friends and we got to celebrate Russ’ birthday!
Getting grown-ups to wear silly party hats never gets old!
I was tagged by Jess at Flying Feet in Faith to list 5 Reasons Why I Run:
1.  Friendships!!  The picture above proves that!
2.  Health
3.  Travel.  I love to explore new cities on foot.
4.  Goals.  I feel lost when I don’t have a goal race to train for.  I think it’s important to push to be my best self.
5.  Joy…duh!  Running and the endorphins make me happy.  🙂
Dinner confessional: I cheated on Chipotle with Moe’s…which we have re-named Slows.
I was feeling crappy about myself.  Low self-esteem days are the worst.  This helped.
Friday:
My knee was still sore from my over-zealous run on Wednesday so I opted for the spin bike.  It’s proof that I do take it easy sometimes.
It was 70 degrees and sunny in Nashville.  The pockets on this skirt rock!
This How-Old.net thing was floating around social media.  You upload your picture and it guesses your age….highly scietntific.  P.S.  I’m actually 34.
And…another month is in the books.  April miles: 328 YTD: 1,228
How close was How-Old.net to your actual age?
What are your reasons for running?
Do you struggle with rest after races or do you embrace the recovery?
What are your weekend plans?
#ChooseJoy