Thinking about my inside and outside body

I've started running again...

My first attempt at becoming a runner was in March:

- I ran by myself and pushed my pace, never believing I was moving fast enough

- I designed simple routes from my house

- purchased running pants and jackets to fight the frigid spring temperatures

- ran at different times, morning noon and night to fit my schedule

- and failed to create a consistent practice

This time, I hope to truly embrace the sport and find success:

- I am now running with an experienced friend and learning to pace myself

- we've picked a beautiful path along the lake

- I'm enjoying being outside in the setting sun with the warm summer wind

- the days and times of our runs are fixed

- and I believe consistency of practice will leave my body and mind feeling satisfied

While I am pretty good at motivating myself,

I am always happy to realize how a friend makes it easier to leave my comfort zone and attempt to accomplish a new goal.

"if you don’t try at anything, you can’t fail… it takes back bone to lead the life you want" 

— Richard Yates (Revolutionary Road)

I find this quote inspiring, motivating and honest.  It comes at the climax of a brutal fight between April and Frank Wheeler in Revolutionary Road.  April delivers it like a knife in Frank's side, it feels hurtful and full of resentment.  

The story is a lot like this quote, 

honest, depressing yet motivating.  

I heard from a lot of people that the movie/book is overly depressing or sad,

but I loved it and found positive messages, including,

Any type of life you lead is a choice and requires a lot of hard work.  

And life is dynamic and open to stretch and change beyond the limits you may envision.

Beautiful story and I will look into more Yates novels.