The Awesomeness of Running Outside

I hadn’t been running outside in a couple of weeks, due to traveling, the weather, or being sick with a cold.  I usually run on the treadmill at home in the mornings now, before work.  It’s dark and cold outside (even in San Diego) and I just feel warmer, safer, and more convenient running inside my house.  I finally got to go running at Lake Miramar last Saturday though, and I was so happy to get outside and get some exercise.  :)

It was actually a little bit cool, low to mid-60’s, and quite cloudy.


I ran 3.5 miles.  Felt so good to get out and run again.  I’ve missed it!


Oh and remember my blog post about strength training?  I have been keeping it up, and have seen great results.  I feel leaner and stronger, and I don’t have the aches and pains in my shoulders, back and legs from sitting in front of the computer all day anymore.  And I’ve lost 4 pounds!  I’m keeping it up because like I said in my blog post before, the most success I’ve had at fat loss has involved weight training.