Runner’s High

My life is very busy. I work in a busy medical practice, teach spin classes and sell real estate. I have a husband and two fur babies. There is not a lot of time in the day to relax and take in the beauty of Coldwater Lake.

I have discovered a way that works for me. I run … A LOT. Running for me is a way to release the anxieties of an overwhelming day. I run on an average 30–40 miles a week. I have run in many different places, but my favorite and the most relaxing is when I run around the lake. The beauty of the lake, the smell of the water and the feel of the breeze coming off the lake quiets my soul. It gives me time to connect with myself and feel free.

Running around the lake makes life enjoyable and benefits my health. Running is my very own superpower. It rescues me and makes me ready to take on the day.

Let’s be real: This is Michigan. We only have a short window to get out and enjoy what the lake has to offer. My suggestion to everyone is to find something that you are passionate about and, if you can get outside and enjoy the sunshine, water and all the sights and smells while doing it, then do it. You will feel better and make the most of your time at the lake.