I've been running outside since I was in high school—I had a brief cross-country stint in 6th grade, dabbled in it a bit after graduating college, and my husband introduced me to trail running a few years ago—but it wasn't until we started hiking that I really fell in love with exercising outdoors. When I'm running, I'm often focused on keeping a consistent pace, getting the miles logged, or let's be honest, what I'm going to eat as soon as I'm done. But with hiking, it isn't about my pace—it's about the journey and what I'm able to discover while I'm out there. Kind of like life. There's something really peaceful about that.
Read the rest of my thoughts and how outdoor workouts helped 6 other women at WomensHealthMag.com.
Read the rest of my thoughts and how outdoor workouts helped 6 other women at WomensHealthMag.com.