Why does nobody talk about the transformative power of running through seasons?

I used to view running as a fair-weather hobby, abandoning it at the first sign of rain or cold. After a particularly bleak winter, I forced myself out and discovered the stark beauty of empty trails under gray skies. Embracing each season's unique challenges, from summer heat to autumn leaves, reshaped my runs into mindful explorations. Solving my inconsistency by leaning into discomfort, not avoiding it, rekindled a deeper, year-round passion for the sport.

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the_william2h ago

Seriously! That transformation from fair-weather runner is profound. How did embracing those harsh runs fundamentally shift your mindset toward other daily discomforts, not just the physical ones? It sounds like it rewired your approach to consistency altogether.

young.elliot1h ago

Honestly, did that mental shift from harsh runs make you actively seek out uncomfortable conversations or just endure them? Tbh, bridging that gap from physical to social discipline feels like the real test.

patricias533h ago

Leaning into discomfort' meant buying proper trail shoes for muddy spring runs, changed everything for me.