This walk was not just to build stamina. It was an opportunity to visualize my goals and what I want for the future. It also connects me to the outdoor. Seeing others exercising act as an inspiration to me.
I saw a man older than me doing the tempo run. Pretty amazing indeed.
As I walked, I kept reminding myself to do this every day. This is my reward. To be able to sweat on daily basis.
If you cannot run, walk. If you cannot walk, crawl but never sit still - Dean Karnazes.
The happiness that I am looking for is right here, right now. I don't have to look far. Just walk for 1 hour and I am already happy.
We humans are meant to move.
More than walking is the Fountain of Youth, the Elixir of God; running. I am aiming to be a god among men. Like the adventurers of ancient time, I need to take the hero's journey. I am aiming to become a runner who writes. My aspiration is to be my own hero.
Becoming ordinary is never in my agenda. I realized that when I was probably 5 years old. I am destined to live the life of a dragon, full of ups as down. In the end I will overcome all and triumph over the rest.
I am The Wood Dragon. I will shine when I am 60. This is my pledge. My salvation is running. Just me and the tarmac. Another 6 years to ride the wave. Beyond that is my Promised Land. I will run and run until I am 100. Even if I don't make it there, I will make sure I will run every day except Sunday.
There are no other satisfaction out there that can beat sweating. Furthermore, it is free. The man who ran tempo this afternoon is the testimony. No need for fancy route. Just the neighborhood circuit is fine.
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Bear in mind, this is a 30 years journey. It is my intention to outdo my friends and siblings. This is my own Vision Quest. The finish line is when I cross 80.
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