Michael+K’s+OpEd+Article

="Running, as Simple as That!"= =by Michael K.=

Running is truly amazing. It not only helps you become more fit but it always allows you to have a better understanding on commitment, determination, and focus. It is possible to challenge yourself daily and continue to meet your goals and expectations.

Running is not for everyone in which the only exceptions that should be allowed for not running is physical or mental defects. In other words if you are sane and have two legs then you can run. I have gotten many excuses from many people on why they do not run and they all seem to have a common resemblance. They say that they cannot run because they are not fit enough. If you think that then you should stop right now and go do something else because running is very tough when you have a negative attitude. Yes, you may not be physically fit but you can gain it within only two weeks or so of tough training to get you in shape. It does not particularly matter how "physically fit” you are but how “mentally fit” you are. You can't expect to just go and run a whole 5 miles and not think about anything during that time. Usually people think about the pain and how much it sucks, and that is what makes you stop and completely give up. You NEED to not think about pain and start thinking to yourself the benefits you are getting from the run. We all have that capacity to do that. I’ve heard some sorry sounding excuses and it sickens me. Running will help you become a better person. You learn how to be a team player and how to struggle with that team. You are there to compete or go home, no in between option is available.

You ask, “How is that possible?” Well it is very possible because you teach yourself self discipline that will help you in life. Without determination, commitment, focus, and discipline you will not get as far as you can in life. Running opens the doors to many possibilities that are all good. My main point is…you will receive so much more good out of doing running than bad.

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