I always wanted to be a runner. The idea of effortlessly lacing up felt like a distant habit. Consistency requires showing up, and I struggled to make it stick.
My word of the year is consistency. I decided to give it one more try. This time, I set a simple plan: the goal was only to show up.
I found guidance helped. It taught me to warm up slowly. Not every run needs to be fast.
Running slowly felt wrong at first. I worried if I was trying hard enough. But those worries disappeared. The run is only for me.
I prefer running at night. The quiet streets let me focus only on myself. This time is for reflection. It prepares me for rest. This gentle, evening rhythm is the point.
January 2025 is over, and I have shown up. Consistency is built on showing up, one run at a time. The next goal is simply to keep the rhythm.
Here's to showing up, one step at a time.
Mugi