Florida: Running For Your Life

I didn't run until I moved to Florida. I didn't run for awhile after we came to Florida. Then, I reached that age, 30 something, and to my great surprise, this thin body was gaining some unwanted weight. I joined a gym and was told by many fitness experts that there was nothing like running to shed those pounds and to become and stay fit and healthy. So, I bought myself a pair of running shoes and hit the beach. I remember the first time that I ran. I managed about a block. Then, I fell down into the sand, totally winded. I'm a smoker. And, at that time, I was out of shape. I didn't quit, however. I continued to run and the next day, I managed two blocks. Now, I can run a few miles. I've run in 5K races. I still smoke, but how much better to smoke and run instead of still smoking and not running.

I love Florida. I can run on the beach all year long. Sometimes, I run with a special friend. Sometimes, I run alone. But, I run for my life on Fort Myers Beach all year long.