[+] A Runner’s Gratitude

Giving Thanks, One Run at a Time

Things I do without much thought.

(Photo by Björn Lexius)

After every run, whether it's an unspectacular jog or a momentous race, I stop, look up at the sky, and give thanks. To whom or why I can't say, but that's not the point of this ritual. What matters is the gratitude I express.

I give thanks for the breath of fresh air, for the embrace of nature, and for the company of the elements that invigorate my spirit.

I give thanks for the beauty of the experience itself. Even when the miles feel heavy or the road seems endless, I appreciate every step I've taken.

I give thanks for the countless triumphs, big and small, and the setbacks that add depth to my journey as a runner.