Hills. Some people don’t like running up hills. I certainly can relate as I couldn’t imagine running in general, never mind up a hill when I first started. Today, I actually like running up hills and in fact, I’ll often bump up my speed when I go up a hill (depending on the size of the incline of course).
Here are the reasons why I like to run up hills:
- It’s a CHALLENGE.
- It strengthens my body, making it more POWERFUL, healthier and toned.
- It gets rid of negative emotions because I process anger, fear or sadness through a physical outlet.
- I like the view from the top. Sometimes I’ll look behind me and see where I’ve been but most times I look forward and enjoy the view.
- I like saying, “I did it! I conquered that hill and I was not defeated.”
- It’s an ACHIEVEMENT I used to think was impossible.
- It makes me feel GOOD about mySELF.
- It builds SELF ESTEEM and nurtures my SELF WORTH.
- I get to enjoy the FUN part of running down hill. I find routes where the way up is steeper than the way down so it’s easier on my knees.
I think running up hills is a beautiful metaphor for life:
You run up hills one step at a time.
You reach a goal one task at a time.
You mend a heart one day at a time…sometimes one hour or one second at a time depending on the depth of pain.
You lose weight one pound at a time.
You build a life, one choice at a time.
Life is about putting one foot in front of the other despite the challenges; you move forward.
Have a great weekend. See you here on Tuesday!
With a smile,
Tina
