Mi Piace Correre

(ok im not sure thats gramatically correct but its supposed to mean I enjoy running)

I knew it had to happen eventually. I had to give in to my inner runner. It was such a beautiful day so I packed my running clothes and shoes in my bookbag before my first class at 2. I was still feeling motivated at 3 when class let out so I threw my stuff in a locker and set out for a run. I did not determine how long i wanted to go because its been over a week since I last did any physical activity (other than walking, which i must say, i've done a lot of). From the academic building, I headed to the Villa Borghese, armed with my headphones and bright green running socks (sorry Italy, I can't be a bella figura all the time).

Villa Borghese is the only place I can think of in Rome that is suitable for running- trees, some grass, paths, and a slightly lower chance of getting hit by a car than the rest of the city. It was a really beautiful run through the gardens and beyond. I ended up going for an energizing and amazing 60 minutes (after which, i was so pumped i even did 3 minutes of planks and 1 minute of wall sits!!). It was stress relieving, beautiful, spontaneous (I really had no idea where I was going for most of the run, I mostly just picked directions to go in and returned by the same general direction), empowering, relaxing, most likely slow, but still rewarding all at the same time. I found some great hills to do repeats on once I get a few more long runs done.


I want to do a stairs workout on the Spanish Steps. Is that socially acceptable? Is it worth it even if it's not socially acceptable? I'm pretty sure the answer to that last question is yes!

Buonanotte!