Be Happy Be Healthy

I love to exercise, feeling of being in shape and healthy is awesome. My sophomore year of high school is when I first got into the best shape I had ever been in my entire life. All because of Indoor Track, don’t be fooled by the name, we ran outside for practices every day, the meets were the only thing that was inside. From November to February 12 of us ran outside all winter long, for a girl who grew up hated running I chose to try track, where the most running is required. How ironic huh?

The first two weeks were hell. My legs hurt so bad, I found out very quickly that my worst enemy was tackling stairs. But after a fashion I was getting in shape. It felt nice. And I was noticing that I was subconsciously eating a lot better. I didn't want to eat any junk food, or drink any soda. I felt the best that I have ever felt in a long time. Never have I felt so alive I guess I could say it that way. Before I did track my winter was my off season. Take a break from sports and theater to have time to focus on taking it easy, which my parents are always telling me I need more breaks in my life.

Most likely in the winter time I would get your average illnesses, colds, stuffy nose, congestion, etc. never the flu. But ironically in the winter, running out side, boosted my immune system. I went the whole winter without a single bug. Besides a runny nose and sore throat but I learned quickly learned that I should cover up more around my throat and face. I thought I would hate it and quit halfway through but once I noticed a difference in my day to day living in a positive way, I learned to love track. I did outdoor but chose not to do it last year because I wasn't happy with it. Reasons I won’t elaborate.

For anyone who wants to get in the best shape ever and wants to be healthier, do running, specifically with John Hunt the outdoor and indoor track coach this year, he knows what he is doing and lives track. You’ll won’t be sorry for doing it even if you hate running like I do.