The real purpose of running isn't to win a race; it's to test the limits of the human heart. ~Bowerman
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
HUNGRY....
Due to heavy rain, I had to opt for training at the gym on the "dread-mill". One of the many things I dislike about the "dread-mill" is that you're stuck facing a mirror, staring at yourself while you watch all your unflattering areas jiggle around.
As I stared at myself in the mirror in front of the "dread-mill" to my surprised, I wasn't focused on how bored I was or how time literally stands still on a "dread-mill." Instead, my only thought was how "hungry" I was to hear these 5 words; "Lily, you are an Ironman."
Oh how much I want it, it makes me ache. The thought consumes me. The 'want' consumes me.
During my workout, I didn't care about how heavy the weights were. I didn't care how my sweat burns my eyes. I didn't care how tired I felt. I didn't care how my lungs burned. My only thought was, 'everything I will endure, will only make me that much closer to my goal.' It makes me feel so alive with such passion. I love every moment of it.
Be Hungry..
I hope your training is going well. Looks like you're been away for a while. It's great to have goals like this! It's what makes life so much fun... and challenging.
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