Runner's High?

So I had an amazing run yesterday and here is why...I got home late from work because I was staying after to build up sometime for a doctors appointment coming up so my Wednesday was already behind schedule.  Then I tried to go to my apartment's treadmill and it was blocked off because they are making repairs to the pool.  Grr.  So then I had to convince myself that not running wasn't an option.  I have made it this far on the C25k and I don't want to give up now!  So I decided to run outside even though that wasn't my plan.  It was in the high 40s and very windy, at first I was mad that I had to run in that weather but by the end I was grateful for the breeze. 


Then I ran by a man in a motored wheelchair.  The fact that I was mad and complaining to myself about having to run outside seemed petty then.  I should be thankful and happy that I have the time, energy, and capability to run with others don't.  The rest of my run I was delighted and thankful for every step, every burn, and every sensation.  Is this the runner's high?  I ran for a new record of 28 min as I finished Week 8 Day 1 of C25k.  I also ran for the biggest distance of 1.9 miles with an average pace of 14:44!  If that isn't a runner's high then I don't know what is.  I can't wait for my next run and the next high! 


I don't know why I haven't been running before this!  But I do know.  I was always scared that people would see me running and think that is the ugliest run I have ever seen, look at her fat flap, or that they would yell something negative.  I guess now that I am adult and have more self confidence that I don't care.  (A little something that my fiancé has taught me) The only people that I will accept criticism from are the other people running around the block with me.  No one can judge me if they see that I'm putting forth the effort to become a better me! 


In other news, Weekly fitbit update!  I'm kicking butt and taking names!  As you can tell I'm kind of competitive and I made my goals while kicking my friends butts!  I love my fitbit! 

Still working on sticking to the plan and not falling off.  Weekends are always the hardest because I have so much more time yet don't want to do anything.  I hope to stick to it this weekend so wish me luck! 


Thanks for reading!