Running has been a love/hate relationship ever since I started in January of 2010. Until very recently the emphasis had been more significantly on hate. I always felt as though I was running through cement and could never get my pace up. It was the love of how I felt after that always got me hitting the pavement for yet another run. I had to take a hiatus from the sport in order to start healing from the damage done by my consumption of dairy, sugar, gluten, etc. After a 5 month break and an allergen free diet I decided it was time to run again. What I have experienced has been remarkable. I am now experiencing the joy of running and living a life free of trigger foods. The difference I feel in my body is amazing, no more running through cement or exercise induced asthma! On days I feel discouraged about my diet, on days I grieve gluten, I just have to remember my running and I have the resolve to continue.
To bring in the running season for 2011 my boyfriend, his mom, several of our friends and I ran the Shamrock Run today. Completely decked out in green, we all had a great time regardless of the drenching Portland rain (P.S. the pic is from last year, same costumes this year we just looked like drowned somethings when we were done). The after race breakfast was devoured at the Cup and Saucer
on Hawthorne. The restaurant boasts an extensive menu with several gluten free options. I had Eggs Benedict with spinach and tomatoes sans the english muffin and a gluten free, vegan pancake (cornmeal based). Breakfast was delicious and we all agreed it was a restaurant to visit again.
Its amazing how being allergy free how great your body starts to feel. I use to be a competitive swimmer but had to quit at 19 because my body began to give up on me. Im now 25 and after going GF and following the FODMAP diet I am so much better for it in the last 6 months. Doctors cant believe it and I am just so happy to be in much less pain, granted there are days when I just hurt. Though they are mostly due to work related stress.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better and getting back into the run. Must be a great feeling. I also love the food you posted, it looks great for brekkie
Lil Miss Stack It~
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing part of your journey! I am glad you are experiencing restored health and healing with your new life going GF. Absolutely amazing the difference it can make isn't it? I am also in my 20's and just new to my core that I was way too young to be so ill. I am so glad to have found the answers, but wish the discovery had been made nearly a decade ago when my symptoms got so bad. I wish you the very best in all your endeavors and greatly appreciate your input!