When I was growing up, I enjoyed running. It was something I was naturally good at as well as a great time for me to just ponder things alone. As I got older I stopped, it just became less of a priority for me. Since joining kung fu however, I have slowly rekindled my old passion, especially this year.
I recently created a route, a loop in town that takes me from my house and back that is exactly 2 kilometers. Almost everyday, running this route is the first thing I do in the morning. One part necessary for the dog, other part necessary for my training. It has felt great since I started doing it consistently again, feeling the rhythm of my breath and my feet strike the ground.
I continually try to analyze and improve my technique, whether it is my rhythm, my stride length, etc. This is something I didn't do with my running in the past, but happy to be doing now. It is quite satisfying to restart an activity I loved, with an approach that will improve it and hopefully make it something sustainable for the long term.
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