mindfirerunner

It’s easier said than done; letting go, that is. I’ve never had anyone who’s cared about me as a runner before. I’ve always done my own thing and have never doubted my desire to always want to head out for a run. I’ve been raised with the scripting of “You get out of it what you put into it”. So, I’ve always put everything I’ve had into it…just like everything else in life. But how do you learn to put the breaks on when you need to slow down, or turn the corner?

Stop signs are placed to serve the purpose of stopping, but how many people roll right on through? Especially, when no one is looking? I’ve decided I need a dead end road. A place where I have to stop and conciously make a decision which direction I need to go. Notice I said need and not want. (Insert Coach)

Yes, I’m extremely stubborn, don’t like to be told what to do, don’t like to lose control, and always have to be in charge. Hey, what can I say? At least I’m willing to admit it. But now I’m at the point where I need to admit I need help. I need someone to tell me which direction to go, and most importantly I need to listen.

I’ve taken a few wrong turns, rolled through a few stop signs, and gone in the wrong direction. I’m learning. I still need my learner’s permit. I’ve got a long way to go before I’m ready to head out alone, and even when I am ready it’s always nice to have someone beside you.