After three days on the sidelines due to illness I started running again yesterday. 8.1 miles yesterday and 7.2 miles today bring me up to 60 miles in total for the month so far. Which has me back on schedule to attain my target of 150 miles in January. Running to me is mentally beneficial as much as physical. It does wonders for my high stress levels and low self esteem. A running Stephen is certainly a happier Stephen.
I will post occasional running stories throughout the year. I don’t want to become a running bore (which I am prone to do) but running is part of me and part of my story. So it would feel odd if I didn’t write about it now and again. In a previous blogging existence I wrote about nothing else. But that blog was all about my ego and craving attention for all the wrong reasons. When I write about running now I do so in order to promote the benefits of healthy exercise to those struggling with addiction, depression or other mental health issues.
It costs nothing and it’s given me renewed life and freedom. Four years ago I weighed over 15 stone in weight and could barely run the length of myself. I’m now three stone lighter and ran my seventh marathon last November. I plan to run more this year. If I can do it then so can anyone. All you need is a little bit of ability and a whole lot of determination. Dreams can become reality. All you need to do is wake up and take that first step.
Keep running your race. Wherever it takes you,
Black Thoughts 
Good pace there Stephen!
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Thank you 🏃🏻
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Glad you are able to run again! I always feel better once I can exercise after being sick.
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Thanks Shae. Yeah I miss running.
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Hey! I’ve noticed your blog for a while now but only recently followed you. From what I’ve seen of your blog, I really like it, so I nominated you for the Liebster Award 😄 I mentioned you in my most recent post.
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Thank you very much. That’s really kind of you 🙂
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You’ve been nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award! I have no idea why it’s called that, but it’s a blog award lol! http://barbnatividadblog.com/2018/01/12/the-mystery-blogger-award/
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Thank you Barb. It’s a mystery to me as well 😂
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Lol!
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Congratulations! I’m not a runner but a walker(not as faithful as I should be). My youngest son is a runner and it takes commitment.
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Thank you. A walked mile or a run mile is still a mile. Keep up the good work 🙂
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Great job!! I want to get back to running but it’s too cold here and I hate treadmills!! Waiting for spring!! Best wishes on your running goals.
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Thank you. I hope it warms up soon and you get out running again 🙂
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Me, too!!
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Really nice to see your running stories. I started running last August, and I am just loving it! So much wonder and joy. Yesterday I got up to 6 km, and hoping to work on 7 km for the rest of January. I have had to work hard, as I am not a natural runner, but it’s becoming more and more natural as I go. If you ever want to see my stories, I have started writing some about running, and they are on my http://www.awayinautumn.com blog under the category Sole Stories 🙂 Best of luck with your future running journeys.
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Thank you and I hope your running is a success. I’ll check out your stories 🏃🏻🙂
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thanks so much! I have been loving it, and getting stronger every run! 🙂
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A working out Meredith is definitely a happier Meredith, too — I know what you mean!
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Are you a runner? Gym?
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I do mostly bodyweight stuff at home (yoga, pilates, HIIT workouts, other cardio). YouTube has some amazing workouts and wonderful instructors. I did run a lot in college but can’t do road running now…bad for my knees.
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I started running quite late in life so my knees are okay at the moment. I think one of those You Tube workouts would kill me 😂
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