My two daughters just wrapped up their first-ever season of cross-country running.

It was quite enjoyable for both of them and exceeded their expectations in many ways.

I asked my daughter to tell me one thing that she learned from her season.

She told me 'it's not just about the running.'

She said 'I thought it would only be about the running but it was much more than that.'

She made new friends, visited new places, learned the rules of a new sport, and even learned new cheers.

She learned how to pace herself, and the difference between a hard workout and an easy workout.

She now has a whole new set of new skills, experiences and memories because she was willing to try something new.

I believe the lesson here is to be open to trying new things and to also be open to all of the indirect benefits that will come along.