Two years ago, I found myself on the beginning of a path I never thought I would be taking. I was struggling with depression and a failing marriage. I was sad, alone and felt I would never find happiness again.
But I found the strength one day to get up and take one step. It was a literal first step outside in the fresh air, something I hadn't done for a long time. And then every day, I gained more strength with each step.
One step at a time.
Those steps became walks, longer each day. And I set a crazy goal of running. I began running a few steps at a time...literally. As long as I ran one second further each day, I was proud. Eventually I grew to love running. Finishing my first 5K, then my first 8K, and then my first 10K felt awesome.
The running was the beginning.
The physical strength I gained from running positively impacted my emotional strength. I was able to break through my depression. I found hope in happiness again.
The reality is, this is a journey. It's a marathon and I'm still running it. I've never run a marathon before, so I don't know how this will go. I'm sure there will be ups and downs, challenges and victories. Thankfully, I'm in a better place to handle it and I will continue to hope for a better tomorrow.
But I found the strength one day to get up and take one step. It was a literal first step outside in the fresh air, something I hadn't done for a long time. And then every day, I gained more strength with each step.
One step at a time.
Those steps became walks, longer each day. And I set a crazy goal of running. I began running a few steps at a time...literally. As long as I ran one second further each day, I was proud. Eventually I grew to love running. Finishing my first 5K, then my first 8K, and then my first 10K felt awesome.
The running was the beginning.
The physical strength I gained from running positively impacted my emotional strength. I was able to break through my depression. I found hope in happiness again.
The reality is, this is a journey. It's a marathon and I'm still running it. I've never run a marathon before, so I don't know how this will go. I'm sure there will be ups and downs, challenges and victories. Thankfully, I'm in a better place to handle it and I will continue to hope for a better tomorrow.
