{"id":19261,"date":"2013-03-11T07:38:52","date_gmt":"2013-03-11T12:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=19261"},"modified":"2014-10-29T11:17:16","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T16:17:16","slug":"heather-montgomery-this-is-why-i-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/heather-montgomery-this-is-why-i-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Heather Montgomery: This Is Why I Run"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/heather-montgomery-this-is-why-i-run\/heather-montgomery\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-19285\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-19285\" style=\"border: 9px solid black;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/heather-montgomery.jpg\" alt=\"heather montgomery\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Heather Montgomery, 27, Biloxi, MS, Blogger at <a href=\"heatherslookingglass.com\" target=\"_blank\">HeathersLookingGlass.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Why do you Run?<\/b> It is a great way for me to focus, have some me-time, and relieve stress! Plus it keeps me healthy.<\/p>\n<p><b>How long have you been running?<\/b> Four years.<\/p>\n<p><b>Do you compete in running?<\/b> Yes! I have run 19 half marathons, two full marathons (including Goofy\u2019s challenge in WDW) and countless 5k\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><b>Most challenging aspect of running:<\/b> Training in the South where it is very hot and humid most of the year!<\/p>\n<p><b>Most fun aspect of running:<\/b> Racing! I love the thrill of crossing the finish line.<\/p>\n<p><b>Most rewarding aspect of running: <\/b>Meeting and exceeding personal goals I set for myself.<\/p>\n<p><b>Who\/what inspires you when you\u2019re feeling weak?<\/b> My husband, he runs too and is a great motivator!<\/p>\n<p><b>Advice for others who\u2019d like to get started:<\/b> Start slow! Even if it\u2019s just walking three times a week for 30 minutes, just get out there and move, then gradually start increasing your time.<\/p>\n<p><b>Your must-have equipment for running:<\/b> A well-fitting pair of shoes is essential. Go get fitted for a shoe at a running store, because it can make a huge difference.<\/p>\n<p><b>Favorite training song:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005W3G2D4\/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005W3G2D4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=fitznesscom-20\">&#8220;Stronger&#8221; by Kelly Clarkson<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=fitznesscom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B005W3G2D4\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Favorite healthy food:<\/b> I love smoothies, so many variations to make!<\/p>\n<p><b>Favorite not-so-healthy food:<\/b> I have a big sweet tooth\u2026brownies and ice cream would top the list.<\/p>\n<p><b>Funniest \/weirdest\/most awkward experience while Running:<\/b> Having people recognize me during races always cracks me up! \u201cHey! 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