9 Lessons From Running You Can Apply To Your Everyday Life

Hills, man. They can make your legs feel like lead and materialize as haunting voices that are trying to convince you to give up. But if you’re able to power through them, you’ll be rewarded with the liberating experience of soaring downhill, weightlessly. You’ll know that the climb was worth it once you catch your breath at the top.

5. It’s about the journey, not the destination.

Yes, the finish line can feel really F-ing good. Especially when you know there’s a waffle-filled brunch to follow. But as much as you might want to check something off your to-do list, the process is really important. It’ll teach you how to do better next time, what mistakes to avoid in the future and that, again, you can tread through the tough stuff. Don’t forget to smell the daintily-planted roses while you’re running First Avenue; if you speed through it all, you might not even notice they were planted. 

6. If this were easy, everyone would be doing it.

The fact that you’re taking on this challenge is part of what makes you strong. 

7. We all have something in common.