Find your WHY!

 I really believe that anyone who decides to dedicate time in their daily schedule to health and wellness is special. In my opinion, if you want the best shot at living a happy and healthy life, then, it’s only in your best interest to have a consistent amount of exercise in your routine. For so many people their inconsistency doesn’t stem from not wanting to be healthy but because they haven’t been able to find an exercise that brings them joy.  We are incredibly lucky to have this sport in our lives. Not only have we found something we enjoy but it’s also something that can be done pretty much anywhere at any time. There was a Nike quote I remember when I was first getting into the sport that said, “There are clubs you can’t belong to, neighborhoods you can’t live in, schools you can’t get into, but the roads are always open.” This quote has always resonated with me because it is a reminder that our sport if promoted and supported correctly, can be inclusive to all.  Running is beautiful in the sense that what you put into it is what you are going to get out of it. If you consistently train throughout the year, you are more than likely going to improve. As a coach, I hardly ever credit the training when someone succeeds. I credit the athlete’s determination and discipline. At the end of the day, it’s on us as runners to tie our shoes and get out the door. When it’s cold and rainy and you have no one to run with, it’s you who makes the decision of whether or not you want to be better.  There is so much more to this sport than PRs and age group awards. Running brings communities together. Running provides those who deal with tragedy a place to rebuild and heal. Running provides sunshine on the days with rain and gray skies. Running calms those who live with anxiety and running always finds a way to make your day and life better. Amidst a pandemic, runners have found regularity and normalcy in their lives due to the fact a place where they find peace is still open to them. Although our racing world has been impacted, the act of running hasn’t changed. The next time you find yourself in a hole, remind yourself of just how lucky you are to have the ability to participate in this amazing sport. It took me getting injured in 2018 for me to really understand my true appreciation and gratitude for running and the value it provides to Mark Spewak the human. We all have our why that keeps us going. Think about yours and don’t ever limit yourself from what you think you can and can’t do in this sport and in life. I say this because I am sure somewhere along the path, running has taught you that your drive to succeed in running is applicable to other areas of your world. You have this gift because you have worked incredibly hard for it. Share it with the world and keep on keeping on!  *Spewak Training is now accepting new clients. If you are interested in a free consultation session, please contact us. contact@spewaktraining.com*