I am continually inspired by the people I get to meet on a week to week basis while I run. My mentees and I had brunch today and I got to talking to them. They all have such a different background of where they are coming from with their running. Some of them it was a self awareness of I wanted to run and get into shape, others are more connected to the mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (the organization that operates Team in Training). As I sat there and listened out my one good ear (my right ear is currently plugged), I was so vastly inspired by the different reasons each person was running. Mostly because here is a large group of strangers talking intimately about their lives. Going beyond the top level answer of why they run but adding depth.
It's amazing to me how a group of people who "only" have one thing in common, in this case running, bond so quickly. I really think and believe it's because we are very like minded people. We motivate each other, we are loud to some degree, and just aren't afraid to go out and seize the moment, and yes as my friend put it, "you are all CRAZY". Well probably.
I guess the lesson here and not just for running but in general is look around you and really pay attention inspiration is all around. Everyone has a story. What's yours?
Happy Running!
Saturday, October 10. 2009
Inspiration All Around Us
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