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A Little Bit Longer, But A Little Bit Slower

ByTim Nolte Updated on

At the end of the day, it’s not about how far or how fast you’ve gone, it’s about getting out there and getting it done. It’s about bringing the hope of clean water to the world.

Help bring clean water to Africa: https://timn.me/2020HWI

As runners we have good days and bad days, however I think that I’m starting to get beyond feeling like I’ve had a bad day. Even on the days when I don’t feel like I’ve done as good as I have before, I still feel good that I got out and got some miles in. I’m still thinking about running to help bring clean water to those in need. At this point in my life it is highly unlikely that I will come in first for any race, but I still run with purpose.

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