Yesterday I worked with a beautiful new JoeGirl Fitness member on an outdoor track and soccer field. I had her running wind sprints across the field, as fast and hard as she could. This was her first such session, and she did fabulously well. What concerned me though, was how she would slow down as soon as the finish line came into sight, not after she crossed it.
This morning, Quinn was moaning about school—wanting to stay home, wanting to switch classes, wanting to take short cuts on homework and assignments. The end of the school year is within sight, and he is slowing down well before he crosses the finish line.
My motivation dwindled with my own weight loss. I was within three pounds of the low end of my ideal weight range. I had rocked it all the way to that point, but as soon as my target was within reach, I took my foot off the accelerator and crashed.
We must continue to drive ourselves, and push to the very end. What if the finish line wasn’t there, and it was a few feet further, or a few weeks away, or a few pounds lighter? We would easily surpass our original finish line, and continue to give the challenge everything to reach our new finish line.
So, does this mean set your goals higher? Not necessarily. It simply means: don’t cheat yourself out of your deserved success. Blast through the tape at the finish line with the same energy, drive and passion you had when you left the starting gate. If not more.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
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Who you talk'n about JoeGirl? HA!
ReplyDeleteYour theory is true. Most of us see a finish line and prepare to stop before reaching it. Interesting issue to think further about. Not an action I value but I do it... but in my defense yesterday and that other workout we had last week you are busting my balls (if I had any). I have 2 weeks before you meet me at the track again and you had better be able to keep up :). Forget the finish line. No more finish line. The one who drops dead first ~ loses :) HAHAHA.
... oh crap just joking! Please don't make me pay for that :) hahaha.
I love you, Connie :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post and I will think of you as I cross the finish line at the end of May, at full speed of course :)
ReplyDeleteI read that you shouldn't visualize the finish line, you should visualize all the things that happen after you cross it... Hence the goal is not to finish the marathon, the goal is to go have a beer. If that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog...so true!
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