Runner's Rump?

Excuse me, but I started running because I wanted to be healthier, shed a few pounds and tone up. No one bothered to tell me that my behind would appear larger (as objects do in the rear view mirror)!

Those suckers (you know who you are!) that conned me into doing a relay next month failed to mention that the junk would amplify in the trunk, that the booty would have more bounty, that my derriere would have additional flair.

All jokes aside, I truly just want my clothes to fit. They should be looser, not tighter, right? I'm eating less (sort of) and better (OK, except the Reece's Pieces peanut butter cookies yesterday) so what gives - does running plump up your rump?

According to Livestrong.com, running has it's advantages and disadvantages. On the 'pro' list would be that awesome feeling of euphoria, or runner's high, as they call it, that one feels after getting a few good miles in. Plus, running is fantastic for your cardio health. On the downside, it can be rough on your joints and if you've never laced up and taken a jog, it can take a little while to build up your endurance, giving your body the energy to keep going or 'ruuu-uuuning', as Forest Gump would say.
Nowhere on this or any other running or fitness website I found, did they mention that your behind would have more oomph and your relatively new dress pants in that elusive color that took two months to find... would probably no longer fit. That's just plain annoying. What is mentioned, however is that you should probably buy a good, supportive sports bra because running can cause sagging. That's okay, breastfeeding already took care of that, thanks.

Apparently, the behind is the largest muscle in the human body! Huh. And we thought that we had heard enough about Kim Kardashian's assets. These people are simply admirers of our number one muscle, fascinated by its shear greatness. Athletes, maybe, who know the secret behind the bee-hind?

Well, all of that aside, I am going to keep running because I do enjoy it (even though I really kind of suck at the sport). Some evenings it's all I can do to drag myself out there, and I feel like I could not possibly be any slower on those 95 degree days. But I can really tell how much more energy I have. I just hope that my gluteus maximus looks good in my favorite jeans this fall - Pajama Jeans perhaps?