A part of the Story of How my wife’s running inspires others (and herself);
My wife was walking along, getting her legs warmed up for her run. An average day for her at this point. You see, she’s on an incredible running streak of well over 300days in a row at this point.
Then a neighbor unexpectedly stopped her to say how they had started a running routine because they were inspired by seeing her running every day. This is a great thing that happened for the neighbor, as she quite literally changed the way she’s living her life. And it’s a great thing for my wife, as she got to see a peak at how the community is affected by her actions. Her healthy habits are influencing others.
A big part of her original motivation to run and stick with it; was to be a good example to our daughter. To be a good role model. To be an influence on her as she grows and makes her own health choices and routines in life. This drive to inspire has been key to her own motivation as a runner. The motivation goes both ways.
On days that she’s feeling less motivated, I sometimes remind her that she never knows who she might inspire. We won't often get feedback, but someone might notice what we are doing, and it might just be what they need to unlock the feeling of; “I Can Do This Too.” It can be just the confidence needed to get out of the door.
Today is Day352 of her running streak. This is possible because of her dedication and her motivations. This is possible because of her consistent good running form, using the technique of running on her forefoot, not letting her heels touch down, and cadence of 180 steps per minute. This is possible because she listens to her body, and when she needs recovery, she runs a mile, and she embraces walking as necessary to keep her heart rate low. She embraces the easy run. Not everyone needs to, or wants to run 7days a week, but if you want to, it is possible, with the right reasons, form, foundation, and patience.
Let’s cheer her on as she goes for a year straight of running. Woooo, You Got This!
