A week ago I started running again for the first time in over a year.

一周之前，我又开始长跑了，这是我罢跑一年多以后第一次跑步。

I've been pushing myself hard every single day.

这段时间以来，我每天都对自己非常苛刻

Today I was running on a trail¹, and I passed a guy.

我正在一条小路上跑步，偶然经过一个男人身边。

He made eye contact and gave me a thumbs up.

他和我对视了一样，还对我竖起了大拇指。

I was running back, and I passed him again.

我往回跑的时候，又遇到了他。

This time he said "keep it up buddy²."

这次，他对我说，“加油，伙计！”

I dont know why, but that was like rocket fuel.

我不知道为什么，只觉得自己像是打了鸡血一般。

I was almost blown up,

我感到自己身体里元气满满，简直快要爆了

but that got me going and I finished strong.

但这也支持着我继续跑下去，最后出色的完成了跑步的路程。

I saw him again on my last lap³.

我跑最后一圈的时候，又看到了他。

He asked me about my goal for the day,

他问我这一天的目标是什么

and we talked for a second.

我们还一起走了一会儿

He gave me some encouraging words

他对我说了一些鼓励的话

and we moved on.

我们就各走各的路了。

It was a simple thing,

这只是一件小事

but it made me push harder when I was ready to give in.

但是当我想要放弃的时候，它告诉我要再推自己一把。

Point is, if you see someone out there working hard,我想说的是，如果你看到某人也正在拼搏

a little encouragement goes a long way.

一句小小的鼓励一定会让他受益良久

Try it out.

去试试吧！