I run to feel.
I run for the truth,
for all that is real
I run for your mother,
your sister, your wife.
I run for you and me my friend.
I run for life.
And if you ask me why I am still running,
I'll tell you I run for us all"
Melissa Etheridge.
I see them everyday - runners - both men and women, all ages, in all kinds of weather, keeping pace, in the daytime and even at night.
Some run for a cause, others are just running for themselves. Running feels good. That runner's high can make living life easier, not so stressful.
But those that run for purpose - the fighters who never gave up - who fought hard and overcame a debilitating illness, or some kind of emotional pain - now run for others.
I think in some way when someone has made it through a dark time, they want to give back, to help others make it through too. Runners are visible but some of us are running quietly, in our own way, making a difference by being there for someone, driving them to a hospital appointment, sitting quietly allowing someone to vent their fears and hurt or simply offering a smile, a hand out.
Runners - not everyone is lacing up sneakers and out hitting the pavement. Some runners are quietly making an impact one small gesture at a time.
Here's to all runners, the visible and invisible. Here's to those who make a difference in the lives of others who haven't yet overcome their struggles. Here's to those who reach out and reach back to give hope.
Happy Thursday, Guys.
5 comments:
What a great post, Nikki! My husband's family are all runners. My hubby ran for years including marathons and he has the ribbons and medals to prove it. But there is nothing like a runner who runs quietly, be it breast cancer or another debilitating disease. They are the heroes; the visible and invisible. I have never laced up myself but I know what it is like to run this race of life. Right now the race is hard and there are a few hills to master but God is running beside me so I know I will make it. My hope is not in a doctor's diagnosis but in God who is from everlasting to everlasting and who teaches us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Here's to all the runners out there!
Blessings,
Sandi
Lovely words, Nikki. We are all in a race of some sort, aren't we. Or we are helping someone else to run. Hope you have a good week.
"Here's to all runners, the visible and invisible. Here's to those who make a difference in the lives of others who haven't yet overcome their struggles. Here's to those who reach out and reach back to give hope. "
Amen
Great post Nikki ...
My good wishes
All the best Jan
Our whole life is a rat-race which doesn't add much to its quality.
Having said that I should mention that all physical activity is beneficial to our well being. Walking, jogging and running are the most popular sports as we need nothing but our feet; no device like in cycling, no special place like in swimming.
I do quite a lot of walking. I used to do a bit of running too, but as I advance in age, running becomes unexpected and even dangerous.I don't see myself taking part in some marathon. I'm happy to be able to do my little part individually according to my own physical ability.
Cheers to you runners. Thanks for the inspiration.
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