I’ve been using RunKeeper to help me track the stats of my runs. I’m not a serious runner or anything, but I like to be able to reflect on my progress. I've finally started running over three miles on a consistent basis, which is good for me.
RunKeeper is a great app to use for running or walking because it uses GPS to track your distance, time, elevation, and calories burned. That is, it’s a great app when it works.
According to RunKeeper, my run today put me closer to qualifying for the U.S. Track team with a total distance of 3.43 miles at 5.5 minutes per mile (about 11 mph). As much as I wanted that to be true, I knew something was wrong. There's no way I can run that fast for that long. Actually, this is the third time this has happened, so I’m starting to think RunKeeper isn’t a keeper for me.
This made me think about the blind faith we sometimes have in the people and things in our lives. Most of us want to trust the people we know and the products we use because we have faith that they have good intentions. However, we have to be cautious as school leaders to protect ourselves and our students by listening closely to what others are saying and by asking questions that help clarify issues.
Trusting in others and in things is important, but so is knowing when something isn’t quite right and then doing something about it.
A question I will be reflecting on is What am I doing to earn and keep the trust of others?
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