You’re Stronger than You Think

I spent the day in Temecula, CA, at what’s called a Spartan Race. I went with my friend Jackie, whose husband and friends were taking part in the event, which consisted of a 9 mile run with 28 obstacles. The mountainous scenery made for a challenging run for participants, and a beautiful lake was the backdrop for the race. Here are a few shots from the day:

Watching the participants cross the finish line, there wasn’t a person who didn’t look completely exhausted. They had to run up steep hills, roll through mud, scale walls, crawl under barbed wire, and who knows what else. I’m sure that some of them thought they couldn’t finish it, and I know there were people who got terrible cramps or aches during it. But you know what? They kept on going, kept pushing themselves to go further. I can guarantee that every person who crossed that finish line thought the pain and hard work was worth it in the end.

This is the kind of intention and determination I want to bring not just to my workouts, but to everything I do in life.

Us human beings are resilient creatures. We are so much stronger than we think, so much more powerful than we give ourselves credit for. Whatever goals you’re striving towards, continue to push yourself to keep going, to do more and be better. And remember, no matter what setbacks you’re experienced (and we’ve all had them), every moment is a chance to turn it all around.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!