A Thousand Threads is a wedding and lifestyle blog, but at its core, it’s really just about me (I’m selfish that way). I share the things I love and the things I do… but there are a couple of big pieces of me that I usually leave out.
The first is my political side, because honestly, I get plenty of that at work. I came to blogging to have a chance to write about the other things, and to learn about how to write about the other things. So, for now at least, I’m keeping those two apart.
The second is my love of running. But, to tell you the truth, I’m really not sure why I’ve left this one out. It’s a huge part of my life. Waking up early (forcing myself out of bed), training a little longer, running a little faster… chasing a distant goal. I love the stuff like crazy… but for some reason I’m not sharing it with all of you.
The thing is that, until now, I haven’t quite felt that it fit. But when I think about it, a part of that feels so wrong.
It feels wrong because even though this is a blog about weddings and fashion and food… loving those things doesn’t automatically negate the rest. But, as a rule… it does. It’s so rare that we let the two mix.
I would love to know more about my favorite lifestyle bloggers’ other interests. I’m sure there are a few that would surprise me! I’m so inspired by the perfect little families, the beautiful homes, the gorgeous clothes… but what do they do when they just want to let it all go… to slip away and de-stress? It’s not quite the things I’m afraid to tell you – it’s more like the things I just… don’t.
But why doesn’t it fit? After all, it’s me. If I had the option to do nothing else, I would run and bake, run and bake… write it all down and then start all over again. (I might have a horse too, but that’s a given — one of these days I promise I’ll tell you all about my rodeo queen past.) There is nothing else in the world that I love to do more than those things. They are the moments that feed my soul.
So here I go. I’m going to start to share. It’s probably a more personal part of me than I’ve shown in the past, because running really is my escape… my chance to clear my brain, to block out the noise and just go… it’s the place where I’ve found the answers to my most pressing questions, and the inspiration for my favorite plans. It’s not just a running thing… but it is my thing.
It’s the thing that works for me.
So what about you? Do you have something you do to escape and de-stress? Is it something I would guess, or is it way out of left field? We all have something.
Photo from my very first marathon in Philly.
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OMG – when was your first philly marathon? i ran one awhile ago. As for things I’m afraid to share on my blog… I get shy about sharing the real me. More importantly, I guess I fear letting go of my privacy…
It was in 2008! (OMG it seems like just yesterday but wow… that was a long time ago!)
I didn’t know you we’re a runner! That’s so cool! When was yours? Have you run more since? I know you were headed to a Tough Mudder, right?
I’m so jealous of people that can run! I have very bad knees
Aww I know how that can be.
Do you do other things instead (I’m actually super crazy about cycling too 
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I love that you love to run! I am training for my first half marathon now (Nike Women’s in DC in April) and am a little nervous about it!
Sara that’s so amazing!! My first half marathon is still one of my most favorite memories… just try to have fun and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You’ll do great!
I thought about running that one myself… it looks like its going to be good. Keep me updated, I’d love to hear how it goes!
A rodeo queen past?! I can’t wait to hear more! I think I keep my future scholarly plans pretty close to the chest, but they’re what I’m most excited about right now!
Haha I really do need to share that one of these days.
I’d love to hear more about your scholarly plans!
OMG – Laicie, we were like 10 minutes apart!!!! Look for me there – “JOO” is my first name (JUJU is my nickname). So cool!! I haven’t run any more since then. I ran a 1/2 last year without hardly training. I don’t run as much as I used to – my knees don’t like it and I’ve simply gotten older and lazier!! It’d be so cool if we can run one together!
Oh my gosh we were!!! That’s crazy! I’m signing up for the Marine Corps Marathon if I can get in — we should do it!
i heard the marine corps one gets really crowded and may slow and tire you out a bit. i’ll totally think about it though. I can use some motivation to get my butt back into working out!!