Hill Training

On Friday, I ran through campus on part of a longer run. I haven't had the chance to do this during "school" hours since we first moved here, back in August. It was almost funny how different what I saw now compared with what campus looked like back in September. The time between the beginning of the school year and the start of second semester gave way to a lot more groups/couples walking together, people meeting up, and laughing. Granted the day I'm recalling was grey and rainy...but that's not the point. Just a few months ago, people seemed more to themselves, quieter, and new. It was the start of the year, and people didn't have groups of friends like they do after months of college. It made me think about how important it is to be patient, because sometimes you just need time to see a difference, to see the change.

As part of one of my month goals, I set out today to do some intense hill training. I ran in the Arboretum, which homes a hill that has haunted me for months. I've let it get to me, and with good reason. Back in August when I first explored the Arb, runs up said hill left me breathless and defeated. Today, however, I was so ecstatic with the run, with my ability to not overthink it. I ran the hill twice, and I couldn't help but think about how, just like the froshies all over campus, time had been good to me as well. There are days when my run goes well and days when I struggle - just like in life. We can't always see the progress we're making, but today was a good reminder that it's important to be patient and keep at it!