What People Don’t Understand
A lot of people have given me shit for having lofty goals. Granted, this sport is extremely difficult and isn’t something to take lightly, but I’ve always believed that if you want something, you have to set a goal to make it happen. My original goal was to qualify for Kona, but as I fell in love with the sport I wanted to make it something more than just “making it.”
Now that I have a few races under my belt, I know that the sport of triathlon will always be a part of who I am. I may never become a pro, but that was never the point. The point of this blog and of my efforts was to prove that ANYONE can get off the couch and go after a dream. I’m not close yet, but I’m closer than I was sitting on the couch and watching others do it. Now I’m actively working on making my dreams come true and come hell or high water I’m going to give it my best.
There are always going to be people that try to bring you down to their level, but you have to ignore them. I’ve never been a gifted athlete or a natural at anything…it has always taken a ton of hard work and perseverance. Still, what’s the use of setting a goal if it can be easily achieved? I’m always up for a challenge, even if it takes decades to achieve…what about you?
I never did this to prove my worth to others, I’m only here to prove it to myself.
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