“Running is about pushing back against that insecurity and uncertainty.”
DAVID ROCHE. JUNE 11TH, 2019. TRAIL RUNNER MAGAZINE
Many runners understand this side of the sport.
In truth, this is how I came to be a runner.
As a kid, I loved going out with my Dad and riding behind him on my bike as he ran around the reservoir by our house.
Eventually, I was able to run with him.
In high school, he was riding his bike alongside of me. I was running at night. After school. Because I was frustrated. So frustrated and angry all I could do was run it out.
I was also insecure. And uncertain.
But running made me feel strong. And gave me a sense of stability.
It still does to this day.
Hence why I keep running.
It has become less of a compulsion (maybe).
And more of a practice (hopefully).
In his article, DAVID ROCHE goes on to say:
“What all of that amounts to is an emotion that unites most people: insecurity. Yeah, we may want to be the type of person who works hard and succeeds based on toughness and talent and self-assured good looks. But most of us don’t feel like that most of the time.”
So very true.
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