A quick glimpse at a problem and it’s easy to run away. They’re intimidating. I think this is why I love to run. My chest may be tight and air may feel like a rare commodity, but I’m in control. Yet, when I’m really examining the situation, am I really in control? I thought about it and I realized…

It’s beautiful, the difference that a single word can make.
We can run away…
Or we can run toward…
When we run away, we are not in control. When we run toward something, that is when we are truly in charge. Run toward your problems and own them. Charge the finish line with a purpose. Here’s the catch, you have to believe in yourself. Make tangible and specific goals to achieve from your problems and you’ll be surprised where life takes you.

I typically run anywhere from 30-60 minutes at a 9-10 minute/mile pace. I breathe in through my nose, and out through my mouth. It helps to change up the paths I run to cater to my adventurous spirit. I always stretch before and after. These days I’ve been running at night (don’t worry I don’t run by myself). And even when I’m short of breath, I love it because I’m running towards a goal. I’m taking charge and caring for my body, learning perseverance, and pushing myself every time and it’s the best feeling in the world.

How do you take charge of your problems?