I always thought that sports were not for me. You know, those endless workouts, the sweat, the fatigue - what's it all for? But one day I realized that it's not just about exercise. Sports is about strength. And not just physical strength, but inner strength.

The first time I went jogging, it was hard. It was hard to breathe, my legs got tired quickly, and I thought, “Why am I doing this?” But something inside me said, “Keep going.” So I kept going. With each kilometer, I could feel my body getting lighter and my head getting clearer. The feeling of overcoming yourself is something special.

Sports became more than just exercise for me. It's my time. Time for myself. A time where I can disconnect from everything going on around me and just be in the here and now. When I exercise - whether it's running, yoga, or strength training - I am completely immersed in the process. It's like meditation. You feel your muscles working, your heart beating faster, every cell in your body coming alive.

But the most important thing is how sport has changed my perception of myself. Before, I could doubt my abilities, sometimes feel insecure. But when you see progress - how you're getting stronger, how you can run more, lift heavier - it gives you an incredible sense of confidence. You realize you can do more than you thought you could before. And that feeling extends not just to training, but to life.

I'm not going to lie: it can be hard sometimes. I also have moments when I don't feel like doing anything. But I've learned to be mindful of myself. Sometimes it's important to rest and give yourself time to recover. And then, with new strength, return to training and feel the drive again.

Sport is not just about a perfect body or numbers on the scale. It's about inner freedom. When you work out, you feel in control of your body and your life. You're doing it for yourself, not for someone else. And it's incredible.