So You Think You Can’t Run?
The next time you use the excuse that you can't do something, have a thought about an old friend of mine.....
A few years back he was riding his bike training for a triathlon when he was hit by a semi-trailer. He went right under it and he was pretty f***ed up. He broke many bones and was in a coma.
When he came around there was little hope of him ever being able to get out of a wheelchair.
Well recently he completed his first triathlon since the accident. He still doesn't have great use of both legs but he rode his bike with one leg, swam using his upper body, and did the run using crutches.
Just think about that for a second. Completing a run (well, kind of run..) using crutches, after a long ride and a swim. Imagine how much discomfort, pain, or negative thoughts must have gone through his head during training. How many excuses do you think he would have come up with over the past few years? Who would've blamed him if he ever gave up?
It's a pretty awesome achievement but I know this is not where his story will end.
Anyway, something to think about next time your mind tries to sabotage you!
Ray