May 2024
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
- Vince Lombardi
Coach’s Commentary
The quote above hits home for me right now. I spend a lot of time wishing I could run as fast as I used to, and not a lot of time putting in the training to find out how fast I can be now. Sure, 10-12 years ago when I was “fast” I didn’t have to do any specific training for it, I could just go out and run hard every day and finish a half marathon in 1:30. But I’m not in my mid twenties anymore. I’m in my late 30s. And now, if I want something, I’m going to have to not only work for it, I’m going to have to work hard for it. The idea is daunting. I’m going to have to decide how badly I want to PR the half marathon again, and if I want it badly enough, I’m going to have to make a plan and stick to it. And sure, another head cold or back injury can put me out just as easily when I’m training hard as when I’m not. And yes, I have started to put in the work before, only to be sidelined by a head cold or injury, and then I lose the motivation. But if this is a goal I really want to achieve, I’m going to have to keep working at it. I’ll need to take the time to recover from setbacks, but once recovered I will need to get back to training instead of giving up for awhile. That’s the hardest part. Picking yourself back up after every set back and staying determined to work for your goal no matter how many setbacks interrupt your progress.
Think about a fitness or health goal you have for yourself. How committed are you? Are you doing everything you can to work for it, or are you just hoping you will achieve it by accident, without any hard work? Be honest with yourself! If you aren’t already putting in the hard work, you’ll need to decide if it’s time to start working, or if it’s time to reevaluate your goal.
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