I’ve been running since high-school.  Well technically I started running cross country (3km?) when I was in middle school.  So really, I’ve been running since i was 10 or 11 years old.

My oldest memory of running was running with the middle school cross country team during early morning practice through a forest/ravine behind our school.   I can’t believe I had that level of discipline!  Although, being disciplined doesn’t really feel like work when you are doing something you really love.

So it’s safe to say I’ve always been running.  And I want to continue running. So I am writing this letter to myself as a reminder to keep running.     Whether the way I run changes (distance, time, speed) – I want to remind myself what running means to me.

1) Running is my moving meditation

2) Running brings me greater awareness to my capabilities

3) Running allows me to disconnect

4) Running makes me feel like I am flying

5) Running makes me grateful

6) Running allows me to connect with my natural environment

7) Running brings me immediate relief from overbearing emotions

8) After a run, I can think more clearly and make better decisions

9) Running is my favourite cardio

10) Running makes me feel fit

11) Running helps me organize my mind

12) Running makes me creative

13) Running has taught me over and over again, there is always room for growth

14) Running is as much about my physical capability as it is about my mental resilience

15) Run every day, because I only regret the runs I missed

16) Running always starts with walking first