08/02/2026
Some things that running has taught me that I never expected.
Including how similar it can be to therapy in ways that surprised me.
Consistency is key. Some days we are super motivated, other days we are tired and don’t want to do anything. Showing up on those days matters, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment.
Sometimes it will feel like you’re not making progress or that you’re going backwards, just like in therapy. That doesn’t mean it isn’t working. Showing up pays off.
Just because you are not great at something when you start doesn’t mean you will never be good at it. Good and bad days are all part of the process.
Learning to listen to your body is super important. Sometimes pushing through is not the answer. In fact rest is as important as the training.
The tension between worrying about what others think and wanting to do it anyway is real. That fear showed up before every run, especially at the beginning. But learning to start anyway and to let yourself be seen, even when it feels scary is an important step.
Your mind will give up far sooner than your body. You are probably capable of way more than you think. If you always tell yourself you can’t do something, you will believe that you can not do it.
Running may be an individual sport, but growth is rarely a solo journey. The end result doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. What matters most is the journey itself, showing up, learning, and having the support of someone who’s willing to walk (or run) beside you through it all. Or in the case of therapy, sit instead of run. Same work 🫶 Turns out for me this was the best part. ❤️
