“You can’t go back and change the beginning. But, you can start where you are and change the ending” -C.S. Lewis
“The person who starts the race is not the same as the person who finishes the race.” – Unknown
I’ve been there so many times. I have started something with glee. I started a new workout plan, diet, or project. I am so excited at the onset. I think to myself “I am going to CRUSH this.” For example, I recently signed up for a 10K charity run. I was excited to start training and adding in more cardio. I was confident that this would be a piece of cake. I ran a 10k before. Heck, I ran a half marathon before! This would be a proverbial “walk in the park.” I had a positive mindset and nothing was going to stop me from reaching my goal.
Or, was it 3 weeks before the race, I started to train outside. I quickly realized that I was not in the kind of shape I used to be. I would get tired and pained quickly during my runs. How was I supposed to run 6 miles?? My confidence and belief wavered. You see, the deeper you go and continue to work, obstacles will almost always rear their ugly head. Maybe you get tired. You get injured. You get tempted and give in. Is that the end? Some would say so. You failed. You “fell off track”. It’s all over once you hit a rut.
Or, is it? You see, struggles and obstacles are part of the process. They test your behaviors, discipline, and will to go on. They make you want to turn back. You feel like throwing in the towel. But, These obstacles are just speed bumps. The glory lies in continuing on. Working through and past obstacles. Your spirit and will are stronger than the small obstacles in your way. In the end, I did run that race. I worked through the discomfort the whole way. I committed to the process and took one step after another. It was tough. But, I knew there was an end to it. As I reached the finish line, adrenaline kicked in. I sprinted the last few hundred yards after an hour plus of running.
When you feel you are struggling, do not take the easy route. Do not turn back or stop trying. No, no, no. Straighten yourself up. Proclaim that you will not be deterred. These measly obstacles will not thwart you from reaching your goals. Keep trying and pressing through your struggles. You will come out stronger and smarter than ever before. I promise. As Always, Eat, Move, and Improve!
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