Recent Comments
Copyright
May 21 In Your Face, Failure…
-
Posted at 12:00 PM by Amy -
11 Comments
-
Training
I had about 40 minutes of light left, so I set my aim high and kicked my rear-end into gear, climbing upwards. I had a visual goal of where I wanted to get before heading back down. And then, about a third of the way there- I was exhausted. I stopped, looked at the setting sun, and told myself I should just head back. Afterall, I’d worked a long day and surely my efforts counted for something.
So, I started down the side of the mountain. With every step my badgering self-talk got louder and louder: if you can’t do this, how will you ever do that? Are you a quitter? You’re going to fail…
I stopped dead in my tracks, turned around, and re-started my ascent. Not because any part of me wanted to- but because I refuse to buy-in to the lie that I’m weak. That I can’t accomplish my physically-challenging goals. I climbed harder and faster than I ever have. My legs throbbed with effort, my heart was pounding, and at times I was literally saying out loud- you will do this. And I did.
My descent, in near darkness, took almost as much work as going up- because my legs were jittery with fatigue. My heart was still pounding- but it was also renewed by determination. It felt good to confront my fear of failure and push past it to a personal victory. When I reached the end- I smiled that I had enough strength left to cock my head and bust out a little attitude… as I said, in your face, failure!!
Here’s to pressing on…
11 Comments on “In Your Face, Failure…”
Amen! Great work! Today I am climbing a mountain at the gym. I am sore from the past few days of workouts but I refuse to stay home and convince myself that I can take the day off of working out. This motivated me to get out there and do it!!
[Reply]
YOU GO GIRL, I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU…. IT TAKES THAT TANASITY AND GUT WRENCHING DETERMINATION SOMETIMES TO NOT GIVE IN TO WHAT WE REALLY WANT TO DO. YOU CAN DO IT, I HAVE NO DOUBT. YOU NEVER, NEVER, HAVE BEEN A QUITTER AND I DON’T IMAGINE YOU ARE ABOUT TO GIVE IN. OXOOX MOM
[Reply]
I was also telling myself that I can’t be a runner yesterday. I’ve started training for the training that begins on June 1. I ran one minute, walked two minutes, repeat. By the 3rd segment my shin was killing me. By the time I got home my knee hurt. What am I, 70? I was so discouraged. However, I will keep trying. I will participate in that 10K in August even if it means walking most of it! Just know that someone is thinking about you and sending you vibes of determination. I’m proud of you!
[Reply]
And here’s to you!!
[Reply]
Job well done Amy! Keep it up! What a positive role model you are. Here, Here!
[Reply]
Way to go, Maymes! That’s such a great victory.
[Reply]
girl. you are awesome. this hit home for me. now i’m off to conquer my own goals.
(good post!!!)
[Reply]
so… about that 5k… you’re totally gonna kick my ace.
[Reply]
hey there…..you are my hero and inspiration…did you go up Everest? Still wanna go for a hike???
[Reply]
very cool entry. welcome to the wonderful world of consistent/goal-oriented exercise.
I cannot tell you how many times in college (or even on the base last year) where before the run, it is the last thing I want to be doing on the planet. But then I do it and I finish and I walk around and stretch and feel great and I think “I am so glad I did that today.”
Keep up the good work.
[Reply]
Woohoo! Gives me chills, girl! Go for it.
[Reply]