If you're having trouble motivating yourself or think you just can't do "it" (whatever it is) because you are too sore/tired/out of shape, etc. ... listen to this little story:
My 45-year-old cousin, who hadn't run since he was a sprinter on his high school track team, decided to run a half marathon with his son. He had six weeks to train. (A quick Google search will give you 12-week plans, nine-week plans ... even an eight-week plan. I didn't find one for a total beginner with just six weeks.) He's a dad with a full-time job. He didn't have a lot of time to train. But he worked it in because it was important.
Before race day, his longest run was eight miles.
And, not only did he finish, but he finished 16th out of 72 in his age division.
Your body can do amazing things. If your mind will get the hell out of the way.
(And if anyone wants to do a half with me, and my cousin, in the LaCrosse area this spring, let me know. It's on like Donkey Kong!)
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