Running cements me in the present moment.
It brings me back to a simple, natural almost animal-like existence,
something I believe we (human beings) all crave quite desperately, if
only subconsciously. For me, each footfall shakes off the weighty
tarnish of the everyday. When I am running I can feel myself shedding
stresses, anxieties, judgements. Running dissolves life's rust, and
leaves me mentally and physically clear, open and flexible. Running
gives my day purpose, if it is all I have done in the day, then so be
it, I feel fulfilled. I also believe that running makes me a better
person. A morning run places my day on a solid foundation, fostering
patience and acceptance. I believe human beings evolved to run, to run
far and to run consistently. Any doubts I may have on this are always
quickly dismantled and dissolved whenever I find myself accelerating on a
winding, tree swallowed, single track.
"Running has always been a relief and a sanctuary—something that makes
me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much
about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best
thing about running is the joy it brings to life."- KG
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