Runners’ Blog

You never know where your motivation will come from or from whom. The other day, I met two people who began running to help with their weight loss program. You’d never know that they had both lost over 100 pounds. 100 pounds! While running was initially used to burn up the calories, they have become avid runners. With a couple of sub-4 hour marathons, their sights are set on qualifing for Boston. Wow! Those first few runs must have been difficult. The challenges of increasing mileage, learning how to add speed work and discovering the joy that comes with running. Most of us have learned that from our years of running. But, we also all have our own obstacles. Although we may not have 100 pounds to carry on a run, getting out the front door or putting on our shoes may seem just as hard. Significant life events can be the weightiest. These are the times when we need something to motivate us. It may be a mental game as simple as saying, “Only an easy mile”. Perhaps, a reward like new socks or a massage. Sometimes it’s others success. Knowing they had it harder and if they can…

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