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To Make a Short Story Shorter
        Be inspired.  The gravitational pull from being inspired will propel you forward.

The Slightly Longer Version
        In June 2009 I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and had surgery to repair my knee.  I thought for certain my running days were over because for the next twelve months I struggled to heal post surgery.  I felt defeated and discouraged because my doctor told me that it was okay to run, but when I did my knee would swell up which caused pain.

        This summer I read the book Born to Run and I have since felt inspired.  The author, Christopher McDougall, creatively captures your attention and tells a great story about a hidden tribe, super athletes and the greatest race the world has never known.  I encourage you to find something (or someone) that inspires you.  You will become a better person for it as you are propelled forward towards achieving greatness.

My Inspiration
        I am inspired to run barefoot.  It reminds me of being a kid and how I used to love running barefoot in the grass.  Feeling the wind blow against my face, I thought I was the fastest kid in the world.  Today, I am injury free and have not had swelling in my knee since I started running barefoot.

Related Links:
1) Market Shrinkology: Dr. Phil Pearlman discuss the psychology of the book Born To Run.
2) The barefoot running debate
3) Barefoot Ted: one of the characters in the book Born To Run.
4) Video of Christopher McDougall explaining the reason he wrote Born To Run.
5) Video to learn how to run barefoot (by Lee Saxby).