Running is a habit now

The novelty of running has faded.

I'm no longer swimming on excitement and rainbows.

And yet, I'm committed more than ever.

Not just because I haven't reached my NYC Marathon goal, but because running has become a habit.

It has only been four or five weeks, and yet running is now a staple... not just in my life, but in my family's too.

My children excitedly ask me to tell me more about marathons—my youngest claims she wants to run a marathon just like me—and my husband asks if today is a "run day."

My body has certainly began to adapt as well.

My legs no longer hurt each time I run. My breathing is more even and I don't feel exhausted. Heck I can run up a gentle hill and recover almost immediately as soon as I start walking.

The human body is amazing.

Running has done wonders for my overall sense of well-being.

I feel good about myself and I love what I see in the mirror. Sure, I don't look much different than a month ago, but the difference lies in knowing I'm doing something about the things I didn't like about myself.

It has only been a few weeks and running has served me well already.

So yeah, running has become a habit.

A habit I'd be a fool to let go off.

Stay running, my friends!