This past Sunday I went to the gym after doing work in the library for five hours. My whole life I have been an athlete, and I came to Bucknell recruited to play lacrosse. When I had to stop playing this year due to injury I struggled to find something else that gave me as much happiness. I realized that I was much less productive and creative without my sport. Although this might be a weird connection, it is what helps me insprire new ideas. I began running, and going to workout classes offered through the Bucknell Gym. I found my grades were improving and it gave me a way to release my stress and focus on myself. When I’m running my mind wanders and I find myself planning out my schedule, and relaxing. I always feel so acomplished after I workout, and I instantly am energized to complete anything I did not want to before. In the beggining, working out without a reason or coach yelling, was like ripping off a bandaid, but when I realized all of the benefits and opportunity it created, it has become a passion.
Running is related to innovation because it is my way of freeing my mind, and organizing my thoughts. When I dont run for a few days I find myself in a rut and not productive. After working out on Sunday I was so much more productive.
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