2024.12.18 - Running and life is hard
The physical and mental benefits from running are due in part to the difficult nature of our sport. We put in long miles of training in adverse weather, we find the time to run in a busy life where running is actually our down time, not to mention, the physical pain we endure putting in those miles. You are one tough cookie, and when life throws you a curve, you have the tools to survive and move on, thanks to the daily run.
Onward!
Randy Step, an admitted obsessed runner who can find sunshine in the dark days, thanks to my daily run. Amen.
2024.11.27 - Running, What a gig
Running is supposed to lower your stress and magically make your life better. And I agree—after I run, this is always true. But here I am, already stressing about how I’ll fit in tomorrow’s run. I’m torn between deciding where to run, packing appropriately for the weather, thinking I really need new trail shoes, and that I’ve been trying to coordinate a run with a friend, but our schedules have not seemed to match, though if I juggle my day I may be able to fit it in tomorrow.
Whew! Take a breath. I will fit in the run, I will pack for it, and it will be great. I always figure it out and I always make it happen. So, why don’t I just skip the drama and plan on having a great day?! Duh!
Don’t overthink it, just get your butt out the door and be thankful you’re a runner!
Randy Step, an admittedly obsessed runner who writes this stuff to remind myself to get my mind back on track and enjoy the run. A run I know I will do, and I will also enjoy the run up to it! Go Lions, and go eat some turkey!