Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

recent posts

about

An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

The Beauty Of Running At The Jersey Shore

So I finally got the chance to run in my new running sneaks. I was eager to run because I needed to figure out if my hip issue was due to my run down sneaks.   Although I’m having fun doing CrossFit, I still miss my running.  Sniff!  Sniff!  Today would determine if I needed an X-Ray or MRI.

You know what?  It was the sneakers!!!

Shame on me for not keeping up with my mileage! I know better.

The great thing about today’s run?  I know that I can run the Atlantic City Marathon!!!!   I am going to run the half-marathon (13.1 miles).   While I haven’t been training for the Half-Marathon; I am well conditioned and have time to prepare, so I am flying high!

Today’s weather was ideal for runners.  Seriously!  The sun was out; not too hot, but perfect enough to break out into a good sweat.

Oh– there was another reason I was eager to run…  My first time running the Ocean City bridge…. alone!

Although two weeks ago, I walked the bridge with two beautiful women, Nicole and Tara, I needed to run it the first time alone.  I still got nervous as I approached  the bridge.

But I stayed to the left of the walkway, carefully avoiding the right side railing…  It is still scary to me. Eventually I settled in to take in the beauty of the day around me.

20130921-210013.jpg
The bridge was steep, but breath-taking. My hamstrings and quads burned like someone lit a match to them, but was worth every step.
20130921-210044.jpg
After my run, I walked under the bridge to my car. This was the breath-taking view. I quietly stood, taking in the calm waters, the beautiful bridge, the clear sky, and the fact that I just ran the bridge with an abundance of gratitude in my heart.
20130921-210117.jpg
Boaters and jet skiers enjoyed the day as well.
20130921-210158.jpg
Another shot from under the bridge. So peaceful as the waters softly crashed against the rocks.
Posted in , ,

5 responses to “The Beauty Of Running At The Jersey Shore”

  1. shawnrjones12 Avatar
    shawnrjones12

    I am proud with you!!!! I love the pictures!!!!

    Reply
    1. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      Thanks so much!! Looking at the darn bridge is scary. I had to remind myself that I just walked it about two weeks ago. That fear is the devils work!

      Reply
    2. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      THank you. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    Tanya I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments!!!!! Keep on keeping on!!!!!

    Reply
    1. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      Thanks so much for your continued support and encouragement!

      Reply

Leave a reply to lexa Cancel reply