I love running, but my body doesn't.

I love running, but my body hates it. 
I love the burning lungs
The aching legs
The heart to heart long runs
The mind games
The friends
The family

The PRs
The medals
The sweat
The tears

The laughs
The hugs
The miles
The conquering of fears


I love running, but my body doesn't
Season after season I fight
I fight my body and tell it to finish
Finish the race
Finish the workout
Finish the mile

My body gives up
My brain says go
My legs say no

My coach pulls me out of practice
My trainer sits me out for the season
My doctor doesn't know how to fix it
I don't know how to keep going

But I don't give up

I love running. 
I love pushing.
I love fighting. 
I will come back.
Stronger
Faster
More thankful

I won't quit, I won't give up. 

Injuries don't define you. 
Success doesn't define you. 
Diligence defines you.

- Ansley Little (@ansleylittle1)