If we all did the things we are capable of doing,
we would literally astound ourselves.
we would literally astound ourselves.
– Thomas Edison
Over the course of the last several months, I have been literally astounded by all that my body is capable of. As I pushed through the self doubt, listened to my body and followed my heart, my strength and my courage grew. I began to dream. I got faster. Paces which used to be super fast for me, became my comfort zone.
One year ago if you had told me that I would be training to qualify for the Boston Marathon with a sub-3:40 marathon time, and that it would be well within my reach, I am certain that I would not have believed you.
Not even for a second.
I was a 4:35 marathoner who believed that I had a 4:00 marathon in me, and I was also 9 months pregnant with my third baby one year ago. My hopes and dreams then, as far as running goes, were to regain my fitness, figure out how to balance it all with three young children, and strive for a 4:00 marathon finish.
It was the essence of my belief in myself though, the conviction that I had more in me – that I could push past my limits, that I could realize the truth of my full potential, that I was responsible for defining myself as a runner – that kept me moving forward, and still does. My belief and passion have woken me up to all that I am capable of. I have learned to never give up, to trust that there is always room for growth and for improvement.
Whether it’s in my running, or in any aspect of my life and my character – I want to be the best ME that I can be. I want to know what I am capable of.
I want to continue to be astounded.
