triathlon tuesday
When I decided to start training for a triathlon, I emailed one of my buddies who has completed a few ironman races. I asked him what’s the one thing that has helped him improve, to take it to the next level. I’ll never forget his response – “I had to learn to manage the pain.” WHAT? My life philosophy has always been to avoid pain – I figured that was the best way to manage it.
A few weeks later I saw an interview with one of the top female triathletes in the world, and she made a similar statement. Her exact words were, “There are a number of times during a race and during my training that I have to tell my body to “shut up.” I like that – and it has become my new battle cry.
There are so many times when I feel like giving up, my body is begging me to quit. I’m learning to tell my body to “shut-up.” This little life lesson can be transferred to every area of life. One of the greatest lessons we can learn is to grind it out when circumstances aren’t the most favorable – that’s when the true growth takes place.
So happy training, and next time you feel like quitting a little early – tell your body to shut-up.
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July 17, 2008 at 6:02 am
I tell my body to shut up and it tells me I shouldn’t of eaten that whole pizza the night before….
July 18, 2008 at 4:37 pm
I needed to “hear” that! I am training for a simple little 5k for Thanksgivings Turkey Trot (in case they have one) as opposed to a triatholon (but one day, maybe). I run around the block, which is 2 miles and I am trying to add the other block to make it just over 3 miles and wouldn’t ya know … my body doesn’t want to … mind over matter … mind over matter. Thanks Barry. and good luck in preparing for your race! Finish strong!
July 18, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Chris –
My body talks back to me all the time, and usually it’s filled with unpleasant four letter words!
July 18, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Hey Jesse-
That’s awesome that your training for a 5K! Remember, just add a little bit each week, and you’ll be at 3 miles before you know it. Keep telling that body to shut up!
Heather Eichler completed her first 5k on July 4th. You can check out her comments here:
http://theeichlers.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/post-race/