10 Miles of Mindfulness that Helped Reclaiming a Piece of Myself
How the Soldier Field 10-Miler race reminded me that progress begins with a single decision to try
Dear Duniyawaalo (People of the World),
Yesterday, I crossed the finish line of the Soldier Field 10-miler, injury-free and grateful. 🙏
The last 6 months have been tough. Mentally, I have not been in a good place, and it showed in my fitness.
I lost momentum. Skipped workouts. Drifted into old patterns.
I committed to running this race not because I felt ready, but because I needed to give myself a reason to start again.
And I am glad I did.
Running along the lakefront, with the energy of fellow runners all around, and the Chicago skyline in view, it reminded me how much I missed this feeling.
That sense of aliveness. Of being part of something bigger.
This might seem like a small win, but for me, it is a step forward. A sign that I am trying to get out of the rut.
Next week, I will be running the Bank of America Chicago 13.1. After that, I will take a short vacation, and then the real journey begins.
18 weeks of marathon training for the 2025 Chicago Marathon.
One mindful step at a time. 🏃♂️
What this race reminded me of is that we do not need to feel ready to begin. We just need to begin. Signing up, showing up, taking that first step, it matters.
It builds momentum. And sometimes, that is all we need to start turning things around.
If you have been feeling stuck, tired, or unsure, I hope this is a small reminder that progress does not come from perfection. It comes from movement. Any movement.
So find your version of the "10-miler." Take that first step. And if you already have, I would love to hear what it is for you.
Hit reply or leave a comment and let us remind each other that we are not alone in this journey.
❤ Rajneesh