One Foot At A Time

I've never enjoyed running. Even though I grew up playing nearly every sport at one time or another, just going out to run never hit my fun meter. You mean, you just run, to run? There's no ball to kick, throw or shoot? Weird. As time has passed, I have grown to appreciate running, but I still can't say I love it. I've done a few races, all of them 1/2 marathon and under. Now, I find myself training for the big 26.2. After a year or two of inconsistent running, I've now put in 4 solid months of training and I'm finally seeing consistency. Just like every other goal in my life, great things take time to grow. I no longer look at my goals as massively difficult mountains to overcome. Instead, I step away from the final goal and look at each piece needed to complete the puzzle. If I'm going to run 26 miles I need to run 1 mile first. Then 3, 6, 9, and so on. When I finally reach my goal of 26, I will have already accomplished a number of goals on the way. Each feels like a win and that's amazing motivation to hit the next mark.

I'm sharing all of this with you because I hope it inspires you to look at your goals in a different light. Take it apart and look at the pieces that are needed to make it happen. Then conquer each piece and the puzzle will take shape. I promise. All it takes is one foot in front of the other...