Taking care of yourself is so important! You are making the right choice to focus on that.
Regarding running, I started running two years ago at the age of 29, without ever having run a mile before. And then in April of 2025, I ran the Paris marathon! It is SO rewarding. My biggest piece of advice is do not worry about pace at all when starting out. I'm talking like a 15min/mile pace is totally fine (it will feel barely faster than walking) but it is so important to not overdo it in the beginning because you will feel miserable and dejected if you try to go too fast. Consistency is way more important than speed and you will naturally get faster. My mental health now compared to before I started running is leaps and bounds better. It's truly amazing.
Happy Birthday! Sounds like some wise words about prioritizing what’s important and making space for magic. Hope life feels calmer for you soon - or at least has fewer illnesses!
Happy birthday, Maddie. Some years are for shedding and others are for building. Each and every one has its place 🫶
Thank you Pamela!❤️ I hope this is a building year LOL! Feels like it’s been a lot of shedding:) Hope you’re well!
Taking care of yourself is so important! You are making the right choice to focus on that.
Regarding running, I started running two years ago at the age of 29, without ever having run a mile before. And then in April of 2025, I ran the Paris marathon! It is SO rewarding. My biggest piece of advice is do not worry about pace at all when starting out. I'm talking like a 15min/mile pace is totally fine (it will feel barely faster than walking) but it is so important to not overdo it in the beginning because you will feel miserable and dejected if you try to go too fast. Consistency is way more important than speed and you will naturally get faster. My mental health now compared to before I started running is leaps and bounds better. It's truly amazing.
I wish you all the best!
This is so motivating to hear!! Congrats on your marathon! Thanks so much for sharing your experience:) I will definitely be taking it slow to start🤪
Happy Birthday! Sounds like some wise words about prioritizing what’s important and making space for magic. Hope life feels calmer for you soon - or at least has fewer illnesses!
Thank you! Yes😅 Hoping the illnesses are behind us for awhile!