One thing I do know is that, regardless of what kind of a run it is, it’s the run I’m supposed to have, so I embrace it.

GOT THIS – IT AIN’T GOT ME. FEAR NOT THE WAVE, FOR THE WAVE IS WITHIN ME.

Either in your head or writing it down in a notebook, just ask yourself: right now, today, what things would help to bring you peace? And progression? Then when you’ve jotted them down make a mental note of those things and take them with you on your run and think about them.

Running taught me to believe in myself, and in others. It taught me that I need to take care of myself, to eat well, to hydrate, to smile, to hug, to love, to feel emotion. It taught me it was okay to not be okay and that it was okay to share this with other people. Running is my safety net… Running saved me.