October 10, 2024
16 mile run suzanne swanson

16 Miles of Gratitude | Running Motivation

When I walk down the driveway and see the moon 🌙 still out….I sometimes ponder to myself…. “ Suzanne what are you doing!?” Will it matter in the end? Why push yourself to set goals you may not ever complete?
The short answer is there was a time when I cared about very little. I hated the way I felt. I would go to bed disappointed. I would contemplate change, but skirt around the root of the problems to get there.
The legacy you choose to leave behind is decided every morning by how you choose to lead your life. The re-birth of your being has been patiently waiting for you to drop the excuses, and the daunting habits that have not served you well.
16 miles of gratitude today. Beginning with lacing my sneakers under the moon, and allowing the rise of the sun to greet me.
Yes, it’s ordinary. Yes, it’s sometimes repetitive and painful. No, it’s not for everyone. But does it matter?

Yes, it does. Your habits, your determination, your drive to not just exist but truly live matters.

These roads have been the solid ground of some of my best and worst days.

They have listened, and absorbed tears of joy, fear, happiness, and displacement… but above all, they have given me back the hope that was lost, and the faith I need to see.

Here is my purpose, and mailbox to mailbox… my heart is full.


Suzanne Swanson helps those in unhealthy relationships with food and alcohol to overcome their blocks and move on to self love. Join her running, healthy lifestyle and emotional support group on Facebook!