You hold the key

Today I really didn't feel like getting up and following my routine. My body was aching from the weekend's activities. I was tired. But I opened my twitter and was inspired again by @datruss and @kellywchris have been posting regularly about the #SDFitnessChallenge. They do various fitness routines, which I like to refer to as "stunts" such as handstand shoulder and hip taps.

I haven't quite caught on to that yet, but for me it continues mainly to be running. And the only way for me to safely "socially distance" get in my runs is on rainy days or early in the morning when the trails are empty. What's still challenging in my routine is that it never feels easy to get up early or go out when the conditions aren't great. Every run I do takes hard work, persistence, and sacrifice. I wrote about this previously here. I don't want to go out some days, but I do it anyways.

Being socially distanced in these fitness routines isn't just about avoiding people. It's about pushing through despite the challenges of being restricted from what we might normally be able to do. My gym has been closed for almost 2 months, and the trails have become overcrowded during regular, warm sunny days. I think it's important to remember that we are not looking for a way around this. And if we waited, stopped or ignored what is happening then we would truly be avoiding the reality and might just give up. This is about going through this challenge. I was inspired by @negar_puye and I posted about this before here.

Today I had slept in though, so I rushed to have my coffee and through on some shorts, a t-shirt and my runners. I took my phone, earbuds and a house key. I quickly started right into my run and realized that these shorts didn't have that secret key pocket, so I had to hold my key in my hand so I wouldn't lose it. Near the end of the run my hand started to hurt and I looked down to see the key imprinted on my fingers.

When I looked down at my pulsating fingers, it made me think...you hold the key to what is possible. You make the biggest impression on your own life. Be grateful for having people in your life who inspire you to be better. But if you just sit idly on the sidelines, watching their routines and posts, then you have done yourself and them a disservice. The only way to experience what is possible is to make it possible! Unlock the potential that you have inside of you!