This app has saved my butt

I (36f) am a broke single mom. I am so thankful that I have the Nike Run app. It has literally saved me mentally from wanting to give up on running/getting in better shape.

I spent 16 years of my life putting whatever poison I could get my hands on into my body. At 28, that changed. I got clean 8 years ago. Gained 100 lbs. My bf has always ran and he inspired me to start running and introduced me to the Nike Run app. I remember one of the first mile runs we did, I thought I was dying. But, I wanted more. I NEEDED MORE.

3 years ago, I put down nicotine because I wanted to run better, and increase my strength, endurance, and speed. Vaping/smoking cigarettes hindered that tremendously lol. So, I quit that, too. And I swear nicotine was harder to put down than the drugs and alcohol.

Anyway, I just finished a run tonight. I was unable to run steadily for about 2 months due to family circumstances, so my pace was slower than I anticipated, but Coach Bennet always helps me to proud of myself, no matter what. Since I started the app, I've used it to train for 2 halves and multiple 10ks and 5ks. Nike Run app keeps me sane.

Anyway, if you're still here, thanks for reading. I'm super grateful I found this sub and the app. Without the app, I would not be where I am today in my running journey. I hope to one day meet Coach Bennet and I will definitely ugly cry.

That's all 🙂🙃