It’s an Interesting Thing
// January 19th, 2012 // Doing What I know, endurance, exercise, Mental Training, Physical Training, running, success, Training, Ultra-marathon
I was just thinking about how long my long run will be next week–it should be 16. I’m thinking of doing 17.5 instead. (17.5 because I measured out a course that seems like it would be an adventure to run.)
I’m feeling something interesting that I remember feeling when I was training for the 50 mile run I did 2 1/2 years ago. It’s the feeling I get when I’m so far beyond my comfort zone in my work(out) that I just shake my head and all I can do is what’s on my calendar–regardless of the distance or pain involved.
You see (where I am now), I can fuss about 14 or even 16 miles but when I have to go 20 or 26 or…(I’ll probably max out at 40) it is just so ridiculous that complaining won’t help and “fitting it in” isn’t an option–It’s the main event. When it’s the main event, it pushes all else aside and makes conquering this mountain (literally in some cases!) my sole focus and moves all other options to the side. Success, completion, enduring is what will be. When someone drops you off 30 miles from home, there is (for the most part) one option: run/keep going until…
I think I need more focused effort on a couple compelling goals and entire days devoted exclusively to take the extraordinary actions that need to be confronted (a la being dropped off 30 miles from home) to achieve my big dreams. From experience in training for the Ironman and my 50 mile run (and scores of shorter distance events) I know that it’s my willingness to do the courageous thing–that must be done, and to do it over the necessary period of time (to grow in endurance) that prepares me (and anyone else) for the endurance-event that life is.
My next job as I’m confronted by my own words here is to clarify a couple things that get all of my attention and then kick them in the ass.
I’ve got a relationship I want more from (big one).
Some other things on my list:
My live show in NYC needs to be great.
I want to be more potent and compelling and helpful via Social media.
Develop into a simply lethal motivational Speaker.
Oh to have more time. (YOU KNOW—SCAM!!!!) I need to be bold enough to choose and consistent enough to produce the results I want.
More tomorrow.
