You start off small in this world. You're a "nobody", except to your parents, until you enter school. From there, you find a rank within the social hierarchy. Some place high while others place low. However, throughout your youth this changes constantly. And then you hit the "real" world; now you are at the bottom once more.

Life goes like this for us all; it is a law of nature, and it is beneficial for continuation and evolution. But fear not, because while you may be at the "bottom of the barrel" you only have up to go. If you are on the top, do not fear the bottom. Falling down will only teach you how to deal with life in a more balanced manor. The real trick is not shielding yourself or your loved ones from the dangers of living, the trick is to learn and teach how to deal with these issues. Running teaches us how to escape, and it has its place, but facing our situations, especially at their roughest, provides a sort of wisdom that is invaluable.