I identify as a runner. It’s easy for me to get the time in, but how do I keep making it happen? And how can I apply the habit of regular running to other goals?
Running is a release.
My friend Kaitlyn gave me that phrase, but she’s exactly right: when I run, I let go myself. My time. My space. I just go.
If running feels like physical meditation, can I apply this release to mental meditation? I’m working on meditation where I write responses to prompts. It feels more active.
Running is easy to track.
My friend Krista gave me her old Garmin Watch, so that’s a pretty good reading. Plus, it’s positive reinforcement, since successful steps mean an increased goal, day after day. In addition, my health insurance provides a points-system for earning health products by exercising.
How can I track more habits? My first Coursera class suggests anything trackable should be… even sleep. Make it tangible, measurable. So that’s why my logs are difficult!
Running is enough of a challenge, but it’s still fun and affordable.
By focusing on steps, it’s just my sneaks and me. It doesn’t require other equipment. So my brain is focused on the space ahead.
What’s fun? There’s always new places to explore, and new ideas in my head too. Today I even literally ran into my friend Cynthia.
Running feels like expression.
Running is one of my key ways I express myself. It’s my presence moving, and it’s strong, capable. It runs confidentially against the wind.
I need to keep exploring my presence in the world. I aim to have good energy, and it starts with giving myself space and time to do what I want to do, to be me. How can you show up for yourself?