When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.

To me, there is no greater way to achieve clarity than to run alone, or share miles with a trusted friend.

I write about the power of trying, because I want to be okay with failing. I write about generosity because I battle selfishness. I write about joy because I know sorrow. I write about faith because I almost lost mine, and I know what it is to be broken and in need of redemption. I write about gratitude because I am thankful - for all of it.

If there were any people who were my role models I would just say it was my family's influence and the family and the kids around me.

We either live with intention or exist by default.

Because cycling is a repetitive front to back motion you never go side to side with your legs, the muscles and joints are really going to protect themselves when you have arthritis. So continually working on opening things up helps to alleviate pain.

I find significance in all kinds of small details when I run; I'm hyper aware of my surroundings, the sensations in my body, and the thoughts running through my mind. Everything is clearer, heightened. I might be more addicted to this clarity than I am to running itself.