Have you tried this new type of run? It's life-changing
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If you’ve ever been on a long run, you know the feeling:
the miles ahead feel overwhelming.
But here's the truth about this new type of run:
The path you can’t see shouldn’t stop the progress you are making.
This isn't just about logging miles today;
it's training for our longest marathon: life.
It’s about training your spirit, not just your legs.
The Parallel Between Pavement and Life: Your Superpower
That feeling of dread isn't caused by the steep hill; it's the fear of the unknown—the uncertainty of what's around the next bend.
It’s asking, "Do I really have what it takes to face this challenge?"
Here’s the thing: You are already the answer.
As a runner, you have spent years building a spirit that knows how to take up massive challenges.
You have developed the grit, the endurance, and the unwavering mental strength that enables you to achieve things you once thought were impossible.
You prove this every single time you lace up.
Your life challenges—no matter how big they seem—are just another unmapped route.
Stop trying to map out the entire future and just focus on the next step.
"Run into your unknown." - Becs Gentry
Trust the training you’ve already completed.
Trust that forward motion.
And realize that the amazing strength you use to hit that final sprint is the very same strength that will carry you through everything else. Keep putting one foot in front of the other.
You got this.