I have had the privilege of running with 3 people who about 4 years ago all were not running at all.
- Runner 1 – A man who was overweight and picked up running to stay in shape….. fast forward 3 years and he is a very fast regional runner – 17’s in the 5K – and he is in his 40’s
- Runner 2 – A woman who had taken about 8 years off from running and mounted a comeback…. fast forward 3 years and she is on the verge of making the Olympic trials…. also about 40 yrs old
- Runner 3 – A man who started running about 3 yrs ago….. fast forward 3 years and he is on the verge of qualifying for the Boston Marathon ….in his late 30’s
Inspirations…..
Not everyone will get these amazing results by starting to run or in making a comeback. However it shows that you can get somewhere by making the first step to try the sport. You will feel better and you will get a quick boost in energy and fitness. If any of these people had settled on staying where they were, they would never had gotten to the place they are now. And they inspire me every day – and I have been running for 35 years!!!!
As you think about those first steps, think back on other challenges in your life (1st days of school, 1st days of marriage, etc.) that you made it through. This can be just another wall to break – what are YOU waiting for?
Coach Nick
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