Long-distance running is an exercise in endurance and paired with a supportive mentor who trains alongside them, students prove they can continue to push forward, regardless of how far away the finish line may seem. Endurance is habit forming, and as students learn to set and accomplish goals physically, these skills transfer to problem-solving elsewhere.
Much like the road to success, long-distance running is not a straight line; there are steps forward and setbacks that arise, and to keep moving forward, students must be patient, dedicated, and essentially, resilient. These learned behaviors teach students that success in a race does not depend on being the fastest, but to keep going. By applying these learned behaviors, students learn the value of showing up and are taught to troubleshoot challenges.
Students learn that the road to success is not always clear, but with persistence and determination, they can create a road to achievement that is ultimately their own.