4 years ago today I ran my first 5k. When I began training for that race I was 30 lbs heavier than I am now and I couldnt run to the end of the street without stopping. Since then, I have completed numerous 5ks and 10ks, two half marathons, one marathon, three 150 mile bike rides, 3 sprint triathlons and an Olympic triathlon. Its funny, people perceive me now as that girl that does triathlon-things bc Im young and energetic... but thats not it at all, Im young and busy and exhausted...and every single morning I get up to train is a choice. There is not a day I wake up at 4 or 5am and feel refreshed...but thankfully, many days, with some willpower and encouragement from my husband, I get my butt out of bed and keep trying ...and most of the time by the time the clock strikes 7am, I feel like I have accomplished something and Im ready to begin my work day (which many of you know is a marathon in itself). I dont say this to brag, I say this to encourage you. You, who thinks that you could never do anything like that... Are you kidding? I couldnt make it to the end of the street without walking. You just have to have the courage to start and then keep trying when its tough... which is almost every time...but its worth it :) A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step You can do it.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:26:39 +0000
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