Four little words - I LOVE TO RUN.

Took me a very long time to say those words. Ask my friends and family, and they’ll tell you I’m a runner. I ran cross country in high school, participated in countless 5k and 10k events, half a dozen half-marathons and seven full marathons (this fall Chicago will be #8) – but never considered myself to be a runner. I may never qualify for Boston, and for me that’s always been the definition of a “real runner”. Truth be told, I’m more “tortoise” than “hare” and the thought of a sub-4 hour marathon is crazy talk.

Over the last year, my mindset has changed – my motivation is different. I love to run. Not every run is a new land-speed record and I’m OK with that. I run for me. Nothing else makes me feel more confident and empowered. I am a real runner.

Just Breathe was created to celebrate running and inspire the runner. Sometimes we need a little extra motivation to lace up our shoes and hit the pavement. Along with personal stories, Just Breathe provides informative articles about training, nutrition and product reviews in one destination. We at Just Breathe understand that the journey is just as important as the destination.

~ Kelsie
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