Running the 5K of Life.

How can we pace ourselves and enjoy the race?

Photo by Jenni Brennan of Changing Perspectives

Once upon a time I took up running.

I hated every second of it. It hurt my feet and my knees and if it was cold out, running made my asthma flare up.

But, I also loved every second of it. With every awkward and slow stride I could feel myself getting stronger, reaching goals I never thought…