Running: cheaper than therapy

Recently, I found out some bad news that's flip my world upside down. Feeling hopeless and devastated, I felt like the healthiest way to clear my head in this situation was to go for a run. Sometimes when you're upset or stressed out, nothing feels better than your feet pounding on the pavement. Or the solitude of a wooded trail where the only thing you can hear is wind, birds and your own breath. Sometimes when your head is buzzing with thoughts and self doubt, the best place to be is somewhere peaceful and quiet.

Runnning alone on a beautiful fall trail left me with ample time to reflect. Running is similar to life in that there will be many obstacles and bumps on your route. The thing is, without these bumps, we wouldn't learn from them or be able to adapt. Struggling in life leads to growth, and those speed bumps are just obstacles to improve us in the end. After all, "if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you."

Just remember your goals and don't let any setbacks stop you from reaching them.

Embrace the struggle friends,

The Rural Runner