I am reading John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield's book "Running for Mortals" right now and in it they quote the Chinese proverb that every journey starts with one step. It really hit me today that when I took that step to join SparkPeople back in March I started on a long journey but a journey that I am thoroughly enjoying.
I was curled up in bed reading the book when I realised that I had a whole lot of energy and I really just wanted to move. I pulled on my thin hoodie that I use when I exercise and laced up my runners. I wasn't going on a run just a brisk walk round my loop. As I walked down the stairs from the porch it started to rain. Not heavy just a light spring rain. Two months ago I would have turned around and gone inside again (well lets face it two months ago the thought of going for a walk at 8pm would not have entered my mind). But instead of heading inside I put my headphones on and kept walking. As I was walking the rain got heavier, but instead of feeling wet and miserable I felt proud that I was walking. I was enjoying it. So I think I took another step on that journey today.
Review of the book to follow when I have read it
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