Running Toward Freedom, week 2

Week one is in the books, and I couldn't be happier with how it went.

I completed two run sessions this week, and both felt amazing.

For each run, I followed the same simple approach: 30-second jogs and 1-minute walks. I didn't count rounds, track pace, or focus on distance. Instead, I focused on honoring the commitment I made to myself at the start of this journey: stop while I'm ahead.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned from past attempts at fitness is that I was often driven by urgency. I would push until fatigue or exhaustion because I believed more was always better. This time feels different. When my mind starts suggesting that I should do a little more, I'm learning to listen to a deeper wisdom that says, "This is enough for today."

Both runs left me feeling energized rather than depleted. I smiled the entire time, felt glorious afterward, and experienced no soreness. That's exactly the outcome I was hoping for.

I also continued my regular strength training sessions throughout the week, which felt great.

I had originally hoped to fit in a third run, but life threw a few curveballs my way. Nothing physical—just circumstances that reduced both my available time and emotional bandwidth. In the past, I might have viewed that as falling short. This week, I saw it differently.

The whole purpose of this journey is to let go of rigidity, arbitrary goals, and the belief that progress only counts if it follows a perfect plan. So I skipped the third session and felt completely at peace with that decision.

I did notice a few brief glimpses of an old pattern creeping in—the feeling that I should be accomplishing more or progressing faster. But I also recognized that sense of urgency for what it is: an old habit that has never served me well.

I'm not in a hurry.

Right now, my goal isn't to prove anything. It's to build consistency, trust, and enjoyment. So far, that's exactly what's happening.

I'm excited to see what Week 2 brings.

What old pattern have you had to let go of in order to make progress in an area of your life? 

Have you ever found that slowing down actually helped you move forward more consistently?

What's one area of your life where you've learned that "enough for today" is sometimes the wisest choice?