More running, followed by some writing

I am thinking that writing on the side, just for me, is sort of addictive.

I've gotten a book off to the publisher this week, but I don't want to get out of what I hope is a good habit, writing outside of work, because I know how it is to get into a good habit only to drop it. Starting over again is awful.

I think I may have done that with running, because I wasn't running as much after I started "Because I Said So: Life in The Mom Zone." It's not like I was a marathoner, but I was running three or four days a week, somewhere between three and six miles usually, running until I needed to breathe. Then I got into the writing mode, and then I was thinking I should knock out the work first before running. Then time would fly and it would be time to do other things, like parent my children, cook dinner or whatever. So running would just be a nonentity that day.

Now that I proved to myself I could at least finish a manuscript and get it to my publisher, Sartoris Literary Group, I should work more movement back in my days.

For five to 10 reasons, the last time I stepped on the scales. Seriously, I need to burn some calories. The freaking holidays are coming. I can't start the holiday season with five to 10 more pounds than I want.

And I like to run. To nonrunners, that sounds crazy. And it is if you never run more than a mile, because the first mile is just horrible. But after that first mile, it is fun. The endorphins come out to play, I'm in a happy mood, my skin gets all glowing (or maybe that's sweat), there's trees and birds to enjoy on the trails, I see other runners and dodge some cyclists. It's really a fun thing. I promise.

Also, my family members never die of cancer. Heart disease takes us out way before cancer can get a foothold. So cardio is good for my ticker. I plan to be around a while, so I am thinking that running, along with pitching our Fry Daddy like I did, is a good move.

And I like to eat. I am terrible with math, so don't even talk to me about counting calories.  I also like to have a beer on occasion. Running will let you eat and drink and still fit into your clothes.

It's all about balance. In my off time, I like to read, run and write. I have been heavier on the reading and writing than the running the past five months, which coincidentally, were hot as fish grease. Writing with the air on was glorious.

Anyhow, I am saving for a new pair of running shoes and plan to run some, write some and read some this weekend. Running will happen first.