You know being a runner it is sometimes hard to find the inspiration to keep going.  Running is not easy and it definitely takes a toll on the human body.  For me it is sometimes really hard to get out and run, and I was looking back and wondering how I got through those hard times when I wasn't inspired or motivated to run.  

Well during cross country and indoor track season I was having a very hard time.  I wasn't running very well, my connection with God was far from what it used to be, and I just lacked the confidence and motivation to get out there and do it.  

Well somehow I got out of that slump, and I believe that it was the doing of one person on our team.  That person is Allison Gohl.  She is probably one of the nicest most inspiring people I have ever met.  If you have ever watched this girl run you would know why.  She runs with courage and strength.  As a freshman she was the Mountain West Conference indoor 5k champion and it was amazing to watch that race.  What else is awesome is that she never puts anyone down, she always has something nice to say, and always knows how to bring me back to God.  Without Allison I don't think that I would have been able to have the outdoor track season I have had.  Without Allison I would not have changed my relationship with God, and without Allison I would not have been able to enjoy this year as much.  

I'm just so greatfull that I have people like this to look up to.  Allison and Ryan Hall are probably the 2 most inspirational runners I have ever seen.  

I guess what this blog is really about is if you are down and feeling like there is nothing to work for, then find something, don't give up, and create some goals.  I believe that with these things and some good training you can go a long ways.

-Jake Keyser