A few days ago, a friend asked me what new fitness endeavor her brother should undertake. He was looking for something new. I can’t remember exactly what I said. But it was something along the lines of…”whatever moves his spirit.”
And that’s how it is. We do best when we involve ourselves in activities that move us. When I hear someone say I really “should” start running, I know running is not for them.
Running is for me but it might not be for you. For me…it captures my imagination. When I see roads, hills and trails, I always imagine what it would be like to run there. I drive out of my way just to see people run. I recognize people by their running gait. I’ll enjoy going to the high school track and watching people train. I’ll get up in the middle of the night just to watch a running relay come through my town. I love watching a fast graceful runner…but I’m just as interested in someone who is ambling along at a pace a little faster than a walk.
For my wife, it’s dance. Running is a drag. She can dance for hours and barely notice all the energy she’s expended. She’s done it since she was a little girl. In fact, whatever you loved as a child is often a hint at what will move you in the present day. You may have to replace hide-and-go-seek with training for obstacle racing but your childhood loves can serve as a clue as to what will work now.
There is discipline involved and resistance to be overcome. But for it to last…there needs to be a spark…a bit of passion.
The best exercise program is the one you do. The child in you knows what that is.
And that’s how it is. We do best when we involve ourselves in activities that move us. When I hear someone say I really “should” start running, I know running is not for them.
Running is for me but it might not be for you. For me…it captures my imagination. When I see roads, hills and trails, I always imagine what it would be like to run there. I drive out of my way just to see people run. I recognize people by their running gait. I’ll enjoy going to the high school track and watching people train. I’ll get up in the middle of the night just to watch a running relay come through my town. I love watching a fast graceful runner…but I’m just as interested in someone who is ambling along at a pace a little faster than a walk.
For my wife, it’s dance. Running is a drag. She can dance for hours and barely notice all the energy she’s expended. She’s done it since she was a little girl. In fact, whatever you loved as a child is often a hint at what will move you in the present day. You may have to replace hide-and-go-seek with training for obstacle racing but your childhood loves can serve as a clue as to what will work now.
There is discipline involved and resistance to be overcome. But for it to last…there needs to be a spark…a bit of passion.
The best exercise program is the one you do. The child in you knows what that is.
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