It may be hard to believe, but I almost quit running all together (twice).
Early mornings, constant fatigue, missed social events, and crippling pressure. I didn’t think running was worth it.
Running became a chore, only causing anxiety and stress.
My life changed. My dreams shifted. Running was out of the equation of my ideal reality.
Then, one day, I decided to let go of what I thought my life should look like. I let go of being “the runner.”
I realized I love running for the way it makes me feel.
The times, the attention, the accolades all faded out of view.
Running became a state of being instead of an identity in which I thought I was tied.
I was free to be me. Me who runs. Who likes to run. Who loves to run.
There was a time I didn’t see running in my future.
There was a time I no longer saw running in my dreams.
Good thing the universe conspired to create a reality far better.
Don’t wake me, I’m not dreaming.
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