So. Here's the thing. We all want things, don't we? It's simple really. The desire to grow and develop, to push past barriers and do more than we ever thought possible is part of what makes us human. We all find our own ways to fill this incessant need to conquer. For me it in pushing past my own limitations. I've always been unbelievably competitive... with myself. For better or for worse whatever I do isn't enough. I need to do it bigger, do it better, set a new record and repeat.
Running has become my most prevalent competition. I know it's a little nutty. I mean who cares? I will never be an elite, all-star runner. I'm certain I'll never win a race. Why even try? Because running is so much more than being the best. It's more than the calories burned. It's freedom. It my escape. Most of all it's my happiness. I know, I know what your thinking. How is that even possible. Trust me I have days when I'm blazing hot, pouring down sweat, absolutely despising my tennis shoes, my running music... anything that has to do with the word run. Despite those days, and perhaps even because of them, running has taught me that I can do more than I thought possible and be more than I could ever imagine.
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