The Little Things
June 3, 2015

Happy National Running Day! This is my 5th year celebrating, and every year it takes on another level of appreciation for me 🙂

As I’ve said before, running wasn’t something I thought I’d be able to do again after my POTS diagnosis. Many years after my diagnosis I tried to run, and I almost passed out after 0.75 of a mile. But I picked myself up and tried again another day, and slowly I found myself becoming a runner. The day I ran my first half marathon was one of the greatest days of my life, because it was the day that I really realized that a chronic illness diagnosis doesn’t have to completely determine my life physically. And after my 8th half marathon last month, I realized that I am SO much stronger than before .

Half Marathon Finish Line

Running has given me SO much. It’s given me a great community of people, has taught me an incredible amount of physical perseverance and endurance, and has taught me quite a bit about comparison.

I run because I CAN run, and that is an absolute gift.

For those of you who have had your sights set on a Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon (half or full!) race this year, if you register today you get up to $20 off! The rest of the time, use the code RUNWITHCAROLINE for a discount!

Now it’s your turn to share! Why do you run?

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4 responses to “National Running Day {and a discount!}”

  1. Rachel Denler says:
    June 3, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Beautifully said! Happy National Running Day to you my friend! Enjoy it!

  2. Abby says:
    June 4, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I too run because I can! Because it makes me not only healthier, but happier.

    • littlethingscaroline@gmail.com says:
      June 5, 2015 at 1:14 pm

      YES YES YES! 🙂 I’m glad you’re one of my running buddies!