What can you let go of?

I read a quote the other day...
"Let go or be dragged"
And it felt like a gut punch.
Why?
In many situations, I do think it's best to invest, keep trying (maybe with a different direction or effort), and commit.
But sometimes...
It's best to cut ties.
And honestly, it can be really hard to tell when to dig your heels in or pack up shop.
So, it wasn't the "Let go" that stuck... it was the second half.
"Or be dragged"
It's a lot easier to know when you're being dragged.

• That race that you're dreading but feel too guilty to cancel
• That running buddy who is always pushing the pace too much
• That family member that gives you a hard time for leaving events early bc you have a run in the morning
• That fear of losing fitness if you take a few days off to handle that achy knee
• A training program that is just too long for your schedule

It can be hard let go in the moment and cancel/slow the pace/have the awkward conversation/rest/switch plans... but in the long run, you know it will be better.
And after you rip the Band-Aid off, after the initial sting... I bet you'll feel a ton better.
Because you're not being dragged along anymore.

Finally, I want to end these posts with an exercise form tip.
If you have any suggestions, please let me know!
Want better posture?
Lift your chest and pull your shoulders back is a great cue. Accurate.
But I prefer, "Pretend like someone just dropped an ice cube down your back"