YouTube Tuesday: The Race

This past week I've focused a lot on running. It was one of my 100 Steps Toward Happiness. It was my Obsession of the Week. And now, I'm featuring videos of running here.

It's a healthy way to exercise and get active. And I think we can learn a lot from runners. Check out what I mean in the videos below.




Is this isn't inspiring... I don't know what is. It just goes to show us that anything is possible if we set our minds, hearts and souls to it.




Another video of a race... only this one makes me cry literally every time I watch it. It shows the power of true determination and true love.




And finally, one last video of runners showing us certain truths. Sometimes, it's the struggle.  Sometimes it's the way we respond. Sometimes, it's about meeting the challenges we set for ourselves. Sometimes it's not about standing out, but letting our actions speak louder than words and finishing what we start.


We can learn a lot from runners. They teach us about strength, determination, passion, and heart. What do you take away from the videos above?

Obsession of the Week: Running

I recently got back home to the States from a 4 month semester in Rome.

While abroad, I slacked on taking care of myself the way I normally do. Typically, while I'm home or at school in Philly, I run several times a week. I run during frisbee, I run around my neighborhood, I head to the local park and take a run around it a few times.

However, while I was abroad, I took a break from running.

Without running, and with all the delicious pizza, pasta, paninis and pastries I was eating, let's just say I put on "a little" weight. Although I've been told it's not noticeable, I did pack on 20 pounds while abroad, and my body has been telling me recently that it's unhappy with this change. I've felt a little more lethargic than usual, I've craved crappy foods more than usual, and I've felt downright insecure about wearing certain clothes that I used to be excited about wearing.

So, Tuesday, I started running again. And what a wonderful feeling it was to have my feet hitting the pavement once more, step after step. I took my largest dog, May, with me, and she enjoyed the run we used to do together last summer, as well. I think we both not only needed it, but enjoyed every second of it.

Sure, I was sweaty, out of breath, and cursing myself for letting my body get so out of shape. But I'm back on track now to a fitter, healthier, and, hopefully, skinnier me.