Due to injury, I haven’t consistently run in nearly a year. And distance running is my thing. I read this two days ago which inspired me to know what to do and where to start again:. Perhaps it may help you too or help someone you know:
“Some years ago, there was a sixty-eight-year-old woman living in a senior citizens’ home who had never given much thought to physical exercise. She had worked hard, raised a family, become a grandmother, and was now living comfortably in a senior citizens’ residence.
“One day, she saw a television special on jogging. During this special, they interviewed a couple of people in their fifties and sixties who were running marathons. Some of them has started running later in life.
“This sixty-eight-year-old woman decided that she wanted to run a marathon as well. She drove down to a nearby store and bought the proper shoes for walking and running. That day, she began her exercise regimen by walking around the neighborhood where she lived. Over the next few weeks, she walked ever-greater distances. She bought books and sought advice on how to exercise and train her legs for running.
“After two months, she began jogging a little as part of her walking routine. After six months, she began running as part of her walking and jogging routine. By the end of the first year, she ran in a mini marathon in her local community.
“By the time she was seventy-five, she had completed ten 26.2 mile marathons and two 50 mile cross country marathons. And the most remarkable thing was that she had never run before the age of sixty-eight.
“So what’s your excuse? If this sixty-eight-year-old woman could start exercising so late in life, why can’t you?
“One of the greatest guarantors that you will live a long, happy life, being bright, alert, and full of energy, is that you begin a regular physical training program, four or five days per week, and continue it for the rest of your life.”1
Today, running irritates my injury but walking does not. Inspired by this woman’s courage and belief in herself I walked around the park for 45 minutes yesterday morning (while reading a book). I’m one for one. . .
Pro Tip:
Start today and start small. Keep going. Keep your streak alive. If you break your streak, start a new one.
1. Tracy, Brian. No Excuses The Power of Self-Discipline, 241-242.
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