Dear Younger Runner Me,
There is a
lot that you don’t know, and that is ok. A lot that you think you are pretty sure you
understand, but honestly, you possibly couldn’t wrap your hands around it all. Because
the most important things in life, the things that you will REMEMBER, are the
MOMENTS that you lived doing the simple things…the things that you enjoy, the
things that challenge you…the things that truly make you happy.
So Younger Runner Me… hear me out, because time goes by very
quickly, and we only get one opportunity to do this MOMENT, one chance to do
this thing the best we can…take it from me, do what others aren’t willing to do
because YOU are worth it!
Younger
Runner Me…when you wake up, be thankful for the shoes on your feet, the house
you live in, the life you lead, the people in your life, the chance to be a
part of something special, because if all you do is focus on the things you
don’t have, or the next milestone, happiness will seem like a mirage. Live
today!
Younger Runner
Me…the world as you know it isn’t something that just happened, it’s a
wonderful place, full of people no different than you, but you must have the
courage to face your fears and live up to the challenge that life has to
offer…that is how greatness is born!
Younger Runner
Me…it will always be easier to play it safe, to stay comfortable, but I want
you to understand something…that’s not where you will find the good stuff! If
you don’t take chances on you, you’ll spend your time wondering what could have
been.
Younger
Runner Me…believe in your greatness! This world can be a tough place, and if
you don’t believe in yourself, no one can do it for you…no one will hand you
the sky…Be CHAMPION MATERIAL EVERYDAY! It’s there, I promise!
Younger
Runner Me…don’t get distracted by the small stuff, the little things that so
easily consume our energy, our emotions. Don’t lose sight of who you are and
what means the most to you. Everything else is background noise.
Younger
Runner Me…you don’t have all the answers but somehow, you are exactly what I
need you to be. You created a map, a guide, on how to overcome obstacles, but
realize, that you didn’t do it alone! Recognize and appreciate the special
people and MOMENTS in your life.
Younger
Runner Me… know that change can’t happen until you take risks on yourself. Confidence and Attitude aren’t automatics,
they are a choice to seek after and better every day! If you don’t allow yourself to possibly
“fall,” you will never discover who you truly are!
Younger
Runner Me…20 years from now when we meet again, I know that you will have given
me everything I need… because time goes by very quickly, and we only get one
opportunity to do this MOMENT, one chance to do this thing the best we can… take
it from me, do what others aren’t willing to do because…
YOU are worth it!