Two Amazing Things

There were two amazing things that made today's run really spectacular. The first was at the very start of my run. As I left from my school with two of my friends and a student that decided he on a whim that he would join us for the run, another group of students offered us some words of encouragement as we strode by.

However, one comment stuck out in my head. "Oh, he looks so happy" one girl stated as I went by. I reflected upon this comment for a majority of my run. I realized that I was happy. I realized that a lot of people probably thought that it was strange for a group of people to be out running in the dark and the cold, but I was happy. I realized that the cold and the dark were only external factors. The only thing that makes the cold and dark bad conditions for running is the mental attitude we take towards these factors. Rather then use these factors as road blocks I choose to use them as tools to my positivity. These were factors that I could use to strengthen my resolve and strengthen my mind to drop the urge to come up with excuses.

The second major amazing thing that happened on my run today was a conversation that I had with a friend. He talked about his goal of wanting to get back in shape and as we focused on the specifics he mentioned that his goal was going to be to run a half-marathon by the end of June. This was a very exciting moment. I love when people commit to something beyond what they have ever done. It is extremely encouraging to know that through sacrifice and commitment we as humans are able to do so much more than we ever imagine. The ability to put faith in ourselves and the choices we make is an incredible thing.

So as you go through your days I encourage you to "Live Happy" and push yourself to make bold commitments to big things.