It has been almost two months since I've started running regularly and also have been talking about it. I can't emphasize how important it is when your friends and classmates encourage you when you are on a mission like this. Tepper, I think, is exceptional at this - there is honest encouragement and well-wishing almost always all around you. Just a simple, "How's your running going?" means so much - it makes me accountable to this challenge that I've undertaken. I don't think I realized the value of this until my dancing days. I have been so lucky to get constant support and encouragement from all my friends and family throughout high school - I don't think I could've stuck through it all if it weren't for them. An occasional "Great going" or "Keep it up" is such a boost - it shows that someone cares about this endeavor of mine too (even though they may not really, but thats the message I take away).
Equally important is encouraging others. I've caught myself not doing much of it and have been making a conscious effort to change that. Encouraging myself is also a skill - often we tend to be harsh on ourselves, but it is important to let some things go and take it easy. Well T-25 days and I've ran 9.7 miles this week (two runs combined sadly), but YAY!
Bottom Line: Encourage and show support to others' crazy endeavors - it'll come back to you.
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