Nearing the End of the Season

So we are in the last week's of the current season. It has been a busy, hectic, and good season. I think many members found it hard to stick with their running programs because of all they had going on. But, the ones who did stick with it as best they could have been racing, running, and having a great time. We've had so many "firsts" this season, with first 5Ks, 10Ks, Half Marathons and Triathlons. Its been exciting and fun.

Progress, improvement, and reaching goals is often difficult. Yet, when you can stick with it through the difficult times that is when you often have the most rewarding results. This is the way it is with running, and also in life. Daily we face challenges, whether they be large or small. And daily we make choices, to tough it out or give up. Giving up sometimes seems like the easier, better route to take. It seems like it will lessen our burdens or make life easier.

Yet, oftentimes, when we give up, it can actually make parts of life harder. When you give up questions remain. What would have happened? Could I have overcome? Could I have reached my goal (or completed the task/event/etc)? Could sticking with it have brought something more to my life? Will I ever know the strength that I really have?

If you've given up lately.....don't dwell. The past is the past and new challenges await you tomorrow. Just make a decision now that with the next challenge you face, no matter how tough it may seem, you will believe that good will come and you will find the strength to stick with it - somehow even if it doesn't feel like it right away. YOU are worth it.