The wise words of Eminem...

Happy Monday, I woke up this morning thinking....Never underestimate your ability to do anything you want to do. I know that can be hard sometimes with how daunting things can seem but, you really can do anything you train to do.

Years ago when I first fell in love with the idea of doing races it started with just an admiration for the women that did them. I always looked at them in awe. Wondering how they did it, wishing I was as awesome but then brushing it off with...maybe someday, not really believing that I could do it. But something changed in my life and I was put in a position to be surrounded by women that made me feel like I could and the more I was around them, the more I believed I could, the more I believed I could, the more I wanted it and so I started training. I started with poor training but the belief needed and over the years my training has improved and my belief has grown bigger and so have the races.

 

 Since then I have done; two half marathons, competed in a figure competition, done a triathlon and run the Peachtree road race and loved every minute of it. This year, I will be running the Peachtree again, doing my second figure competition, my second triathlon at an Olympic level this time and taking on the challenge of training for my first full Marathon.  The sheer thought of how far I have come brings me to tears. This is the person I have always wanted to be. I am a true testament to the old adage " you can do anything you set your mind to". It's true, it's real, and all you need is the belief, a plan, support and to get out there and freakin' train. Have a happy Monday and don't sell yourself short....EVER :)