Oklahoma Running Mom: Tulsa Run

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Tulsa Run

The Tulsa Run was beautiful! I had such a blast running with my friends. I also met some great ladies who were good sports about me taking their post race pictures. One of my favorite things about running in races is watching the successes of others. I saw cute kids running their first 5K. I was happy that I got to be there with my friend Jasmine to enjoy her first 5K. (By "with" I mean she came in way in front of me but I at least I was there.) It's fun to see the first race excitement. It was also fun to overhear people talking about making the time they wanted. Whether you've run 1 or 100 there are always ways to find success which is one the main reasons I love watching and running races. Great Job Everyone! I'm excited to hear from you about your race day experience.

If you're one of the awesome runners pictured here, I'd love to hear from you. (Really, I'd love to hear from any of you...even if you're not pictured.) Email me and tell me your story. Why do you run? What motivated you to participate in the Tulsa Run? How did it go?

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Why We Run

"We love the feeling of accomplishment!" Ariane and Debbie
"It keeps us fit." Amy and Lorelei
"It sets a good example for my kids. " Kimberly
"Running gives me more energy." Marlene
"I love to eat." Jan and Lindsey
"It's the only me time I get and a fit way to do it." Michele
"If I ever have a tough decision to make, I just go run. I know when I am done, I would have the time to really think about it and make a sound decision." Elizabeth
"...it makes me a better wife and mom." Rebecca
"I run to release stress and burn calories...runs are such a feeling of accomplishment...it is a great feeling to be able to run and finish the race!" Terry
"...It is the runner in me who understands that the beauty of my body is in the things it can do, not the way it looks doing them." Kristin Armstron
"...I am excited about expanding my circle of friends to include my active and healthy people." Mary
"...I feel a great sense of accomplishment and...a desire to do more races!" Stephanie
"...After ward you feel you did something great." Emma
...Lately, my motivation for running has been to gain some "me" time--time to be alone with my thoughts, run off some stress, or just listen to the music I want to hear without interruption." DeAnne
"...Running clears my mind and makes for a better, more productive day." Heather
"...It is very exciting to see my kids get into it too...they LOVE to get out at the end of every run and run the end with me." Sara
"...I enjoy running with the jogging stroller hearing my girls giggling and enjoying the scenery." Shanda
"...After a run, 'Life really is Good!'" Sherri
...I cant imagine life with out that wonderful feeling of either an easy run or a hard race, there is still nothing like that good sweaty feeling. Juli
...I never feel better than after I've been out for a run...I run because I can. Every mother has the right to 30 minutes to themselves and what better way to spend it? Tina
...running is an awesome discipline that gives me a better outlook on God's creation...me! Pam
...I often figure out better ways to answer...important life questions of the 5 teenagers that call me "Mom" while I am running! Xan
...I love the energy and strength that comes with it. Sarah
...there is a peacefulness and renewal that I find in running. Emily
...because it helps me be a better mom. Heather
...every run makes me feel like I've accomplished something great. Bek
...because if you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of your family. Rachel
...it sets a great example for my kids. Andrea
...it just makes me feel good. Em
...because it inspires me to do better at the rest of my life. Valerie