Fueling the Fire

It starts with one spark. Within a blink of an eye, a flame is sent, creating a fire. The fire dwindles as it begins to extinguish. Kindling is added provoking the flames to leap into the air. The heat radiating off the fire, scolding to the touch. A fire burns in our souls. A yearning to achieve something. It all starts with one spark. It starts with a dream.

 

 

Track starts Monday and I couldn't be more excited. With it being my senior year I plan to break all of my p.r.'s and maybe set new records in the making! Along with that excitement comes my thoughts of, "Oh my goodness! This is my last year in high school. Next year I'll be living on my own. I need to run competitively next year. What in the world do non-runners do with their time??" and so on and so forth! This year I will be ready to race. I've put in my training and I'm hungry for victory.

 

A few afternoons ago, I met a coach at the track I was at. I had been doing a sprint workout to get some speed and as I was taking my water break, this man started walking up to me. My first thoughts were "Stranger Danger!! Stranger Danger!!" I looked around to make sure there were other people at the track and I knew some guys that were playing soccer on the other side of the track so I figured I would be fine. But then the guy started talking to me and asking about my running. I just replied with yes and no answers because I didn't want to be rude! As it turns out this "coach" was actually very positive. We had a ten minute conversation about running. (I tell ya, runners are some of the coolest people. If you want to talk to us runners, talk about running!) I had been really upset about my training after I had to sit out two weeks because of the flu and the fact that my times aren't where I want them to be. The "coach" told me to keep working hard and that the training I put in now will defiantly pay off. This seems like such a simple idea, but when it comes from a random stranger you meet at the track, it seems to mean more. It gave me hope again to achieve my goals. It fueled the fire.

Track is an incredible sport and I encourage everyone to at least give it a shot. There is actually a sport for everyone in Track and Field. Not every one is meant to be a distance runner and I completely understand that. I could certainly never make a shot put thrower, but that's quite alright with me. One should do what they're most passionate about. It all starts with a spark. Set your mind to it and soon you have a fire. Life is short, so we might as well make the most of it while we can!

From the song Live Like a Warrior by Matisyahu

Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.

~Proverbs 26:20

Just as we must keep hope in our dream's and never let our fire's go out, we must spread the word of our Lord. Without telling other's about the blessing God has given us, His fire will cease to burn. We must keep our faith alive and pursue in spreading His word. Without God I would not be the person I am today. All the glory will always go to the Lord! 

 

Keep pursuing in your dreams. Make every moment count. Never lose the Faith. And let your spark turn to a wildfire.

~Megan