Believe that you can run farther or faster.

I am blessed to have such beautiful surroundings that make a workout run enjoyable. I love running outdoors and luckily a bike path begins off of my driveway. The path is ideal because it wraps itself along the shore of Lake Michigan allowing stunning scenery as well as a nice cool breeze.  I got home from work yesterday and thought I should take full advantage of the hot summer weather. So, I threw on my “Barney outfit” as my sister calls it, which consists of my purple NikePlus running shoes and Nike “Just Do It” t-shirt, and hit the trail.

As my iPhone played my favorite running playlist {shown below}, I decided to take a few pictures to capture the views. Ahh, I love living in northern Michigan.

I usually run when there's a lot on my mind because I think through problems or situations while alone and giving myself time to process. Trust me, my running shoes have gotten me through break-ups, final exam stress, or having to choose where to eat dinner later. Seriously, I am that indecisive! Haha. But I am glad I have a healthy way of venting and releasing all the little and great pressure in my life. Also, I was running last night just because I am finally happy this summer. I have amazing people in my life and loving the weather, so I celebrated with a 3 mile run. Definitely going to try to do this every other night after work and I will leaning on this blog to make it happen. I am going to need the support, people! Anyone else trying to work out more or become healthier this summer?

 

Listen to my current running/workout playlist here:

1. Bow Chicka Wow Wow - Mike Posner {warm-up song!}

2. Super Bass - Nikki Minaj

3. On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull

4. Blauw - Ciara

5. Hit the Lights - Jay Sean

6. Roll With It - Easton Corbin

7. Written In The Stars - Tinie Tempah feat. Eric Turner

8. Evil Women - Mike Posner

9. All of the Lights- Kanye West

10. Use Your Light - Katy Perry

11. S & M - Rihanna

12. The Other Chick - JoJo

13. Til The World Ends - Britney Spears

14. The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco

15. ScheiBe - Lady Gaga

16. Yeah Ya Know (Takers) - T.I.