No, I have not become a huge rap fan, though I do enjoy Kanye.  But I did run 8 miles yesterday!!  I aptly named my playlist on the iPod, 8 mile, which I found hilarious.  Colin - not so much.  Anyway, I've been wanting to write a post about running for while, so here goes.  I've always wanted to be a runner.  Here's why:

1) great way to stay in shape

2) you can run anywhere.  all you need is a pair of shoes.  no equipment, no gym...

3) it's much cooler to say "I'm a runner" than "I'm a stair mill-er, or I'm an elliptical-er"

I have attempted running several times in the last few years.  One of my best friends is a marathon coach!  But I have been plagued with injuries, knee, IT band, etc...So I finally got some physical therapy at the Vanderbilt Orthopedic Institute with a guy named Hung Do.  Seriously changed my life.  Even the ortho doc told me, you've got a crazy gait and you'll never be a runner.  But Hung said, "If you want to be a runner, we'll make it happen".  So after the 8 miles yesterday, I feel confident in saying "I'm a runner".  The crazy part is that as I began training for the half marathon, I hated it.  Seriously.  Hated every minute of running, dreaded run days, etc.  But something about the day I had to run 4 miles was the turning point for me.  After that, I didn't hate it so much, and now I look forward to my run days.  Who knew?  So, if you are in Nashville on April 25, look for Colin and I during the half marathon!!