Thursday Thanks was an opportunity to thank those who inspire me to push myself hard. The list is quite long and to name specific individuals in this particular post would be difficult.
I would like to recognize the many clients and Fitness Center members I’m blessed to know and work with. Particularly those who consistently try to raise their game, no matter how little.
It was recently proposed that I only identify with the hardcore athlete and exercisers because of how hard I’m training these days. I can’t describe how angered I was by this misrepresentation. It was being assumed that I could not identify with the struggles of those who’s best efforts were minimal compared to mine. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. I celebrate and give thanks for all who’s best efforts are more today than they were yesterday. No matter what the form those efforts take. Those are the people who inspire me and push me. They give me the confidence of knowing that no matter what I’m currently doing, I can always do more or do better. No matter how bad I want to quit or not try, there’s someone out there who went farther or pushed harder than they thought they could. Whether it be a mile, 20 minutes, 100 miles or a race PR. It was truly the best they could do on that day and they tried to do better than they did yesterday.
So, all of you taking it to THAT level, THANK YOU!
Yesterday, despite my hip pain, I ran my 8.5mi endurance and interval run. It was tough. I did not think it would be wise to do my swim though. So, I saved the swim for later today.
Yesterdays Training
Run – Treadmill 8.5 mile endurance interval run. 65 minutes
Todays Planned Training
Conditioning – kettlebell and body weight challenge
Swim – Wednesdays 3200 yd sprint and pull workout
Only about 52 days left!