This is one of my favorite quotes in a new book I'm reading, "Be Iron Fit." Right now I'm spending all of my time in the pre-training phase: I'm reading all about nutrition and fitness and training. I'm figuring out how I'm going to juggle my schedule with training. I'm joining groups on Facebook of people that have done the Iron distance. I'm talking to other working moms that are training or will be training for a 140.6 in 2016. I've begun to hang out socially with local triathletes who are also doing the same race I am next fall. It's the support, camaraderie and friendships that will get me through. It all gets real January 1. And I'm ready.
So back to the quote - I know that I can be successful - and here's why: I'm so blessed with the gift of perseverance. I have been through so much. And I'm super stubborn. I never quit and I never want to fail. It's these qualities that will not only help me survive the next year, but also this goal. Another one of my favorite sayings is this -
"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and I could say, 'I used everything that you gave me.'" I want to empty the tank with every bit that I have - no matter whether it's this goal or with my kids, something for work, etc. Win or lose, if I leave it all out there, I know I did my best.
So just a few thoughts this exhausting evening after a long day at work and working out and with kids...I know the days only get longer from here. But always put your best out there - no matter what you do. You'll always put your head on the pillow at night with a feeling of satisfaction...win or lose.
JC
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