“Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived.” ~ Dean Karnazes The more I run the more I learn about myself and that gives me peace that I’m living a life well lived. #runtilyouloveit #runningmotivation #trailrun #trailrunner #trailrunning #runforlife

“The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life.” ~ George Sheehan This is true, I’ve got more out of life and made better decisions because of my love and obsession for running. #runtilyouloveit #runningmotivation #trailrun #trailrunner #trailrunning #runforlife

“Just stick with it. What seems hard now will one day be your warm-up” ~ Anonymous This is so true. Running a 5-10k feels like a walk in the park. Stack the days to get to your peak. #runtilyouloveit #runningmotivation #trailrun #trailrunner #trailrunning #runforlife

“Running is kind of like a coffee. The first time you drink it you might not like it. It’s bitter and leaves a bad taste in your mouth but you kind of like the way it makes you feel. However, after a few times, it starts to taste better and then all of a sudden you’re hooked and it’s the new best part of waking up.” ~ Amy Hastings Best part of my day is waking up to a run in the sun…then coffee #runtilyouloveit #runningmotivation #trailrun #trailrunner #trailrunning #runforlife

“Pessimism becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy; it reproduces itself by crippling our willingness to act.” — Howard Zinn An optimistic outlook is the only way to succeed forward. Even if it feels fake or awkward at first, over a short period of time it will be come natural. Pessimism feels awkward and fake to me. #Motivation #runningmotivation #trailrun #trailrunner #runforlife #runtilyouloveit

Just stick with it. What seems hard now will one day be your warm-up” ~ Anonymous This is the key to running. It’s like anything else the more reps you put in the stronger you’ll become. Keep running it gets better. #runningmotivation #runtilyouloveit #trailrun #trailrunner #runforlife

“Mindful running is the medicine which throws out all the negativity from mind and body.” ~ Invajy This is true, I’m a much calmer peaceful person because of mindful running. It’s my time to dump out the negative and bring in the positive. Strenuous exercise gives your body no choice but to throw out what is not needed in your mind and body. #runningmotivation #running #trailrun #trailrunner #runforlife #runtilyouloveit

Definitely felt the struggle this morning. Body said no but the mind said let’s go!! Some days the hardest part is just getting started. Monday Morning Miles sets the tone for the week. Get after it today. #runningmotivation #MondayMotivation #trailrun #trailrunner #runtilyouloveit

My solace this morning

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” The grief of this past year has incredibly painful at times but many days I feel so lucky to have spent 20 years with this extraordinary person. Love you Erin ❤️