As I sat at Grandma Millie's funeral service this week and listened to the pastor's message about how G'ma Millie lived her life I was reminded that I have a choice in how I train for this marathon.
You see the pastor explained to the attendees that Grandma Millie made a choice 40 years ago when her husband died at a the age of 50. She had grown sons and a decision of how to go on. She could curl up and feel sorry for herself or she could "live life". For those of you who don't know her, she chose the latter... she lived life. She picked herself up by the bootstraps, found employment at age 50 and had plenty of challenges and fun along the way until she retired at 90 years old.
Yesterday as I stalled before doing the longest run of my training thus far, I was faced with a choice. I could cut corners and train the same half assed way I have through my 30's and into my 40's and try to cram in the training into the month before the 5k that was coming up, or I can really "train this race" and do the full workout without cutting corners.
I like Grandma Millie chose the latter. I will train this race and do what my trainer(s) recommend. Even through I may not feel like it on certain days I will follow through with my training plan and work hard to build my body, mind and soul to be successful with this endeavor.
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The first few weeks of your training will probably be the most challenging, both mentally and physically.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you've already created a positive mind set. Now, keep your goal in mind...think how awesome it will feel when you cross that finish line at the Central HS track at the end of your marathon.
I am SO exited for your journey.
Bro