RUNNING!!!!!

WOW!  It has been a long time since the last time we were together. Well I done alot so lets get started.....
 I joined The YMCA and it has been great! I don't go to Lucille Roberts any more. The Y accommodations are better for my schedule and fitness needs!
 A month ago I was at the Y and I was on the stationary bike for about 30 min. Well about 3 days after my lower back became soooo tight I could not touch my toes let alone bend over and not feel like a robot. It was the worst!!! I went through that for 3 weeks. I went to the Y and spoke to one of the staff and he gave me some great pointers about my back and a way to help my body " even out". It did make it feel better but the tightness was still there.
SO one day I was feeling adventurous and decided to finally go for a run throughout the community. It was awesome!!! by the time I finished I remembered my back.... THE PAIN WAS GONE!!!!!!!! I could not believe it, is running this awesome!!! I have been running in the community ever since! Going back to the track and challenging my self with the distances and I saw good improvements and running more and longer on the treadmill.
I happen to ask the staff at the Y about the diet of a runner. She began to tell me that they have a running class every week and that the instructor is very seasoned and great at what he does. Well of course I joined the class and never looked back. The instructor is very encouraging and knowledgeable. He has been pushing me and Im glad. I still have a 5k to run ( straight through) before snow comes! O, did I tell yal I am also strength training... I LOVE THAT ALSO!
 I cant wait when I run far distances. Yesterday was the first time I ran the track 2x without stopping...WOW IM ON MY WAY!!!!
Enough about me, what awesome things have you learned about your fitness quest??? Please share. We are a family, we learn and become strengthened by sharing!! Until next time.... KEEP PUSHING FORWARD!!!