New Challenges

Corina got accepted to run The Nike Womens Marathon in San Francisco in October. She has never ran a marathon before and I was surprised when she suggested that she enter the lottery, I figure that if she got in I would get a vacation to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and nothing lost if she didn’t. 

I love the fact that Corina is motivated by new challenges, I cannot imagine ever running a marathon, I did train for one once and then came to the realization that my body is just not suited for such an undertaking. People are motivated by different things and that is so wonderful. Personally I just love training, I love the physicality of training with my sword, the repetition, the formality and the strength of mind and body that it takes. I know that some people cannot understand why I love it, I just do.

When Corina decided that she would try and make the GB Age-group Triathlon team I understood the commitment that it would take and the sacrifices that both of us would have to make, and it was totally worth it! I know that in order for Corina to achieve her new goal we will both have to make sacrifices and that there will be a few tears shed along the way but I know it will be totally worth it. 

It is important that you find new challenges and that you strive forwards in whatever field of endeavor that you are involved in, whether that be running your first 5k, or taking photographs in a new and challenging environment. Pushing the envelope and taking yourself out of your comfort zone is a great way of growing and people respect it so much.

As an exercise professional I love working with people with specific goals, motivation is individual, goals are individual and if you strive to succeed you cannot fail in your endeavor no matter what the outcome. Roll on October 16th!