I have risen to numerous physical challenges w/in the disciplines of running, cycling, triathlons, and adventure racing. Regardless of the sport, I see it as a metaphor for life - which gives lasting meaning for me as well as many life lessons learned.
This blog will document such lessons through my journey. I hope it encourages and inspires any and all who read it.
RISE TO A CHALLENGE!
Hours of training and racing, dollars in expenses, and invested valuable yet priceless time isn't yielding me fame, riches, a professional sports career (or even a future husband) so why do it?
Rising to a sports challenge is rewarding in more ways than just physical (such as adrenaline, adventure, speed, strength, endurance, milestones and success). In addition, through the journey of setting a goal, training, preparing, and competing...I strive, learn, grow, develop, discover, improve, strengthen and overcome - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Those lessons will last a lifetime; far beyond the few moments of cheers and congratulations or pride of receiving a medal. They are lessons that remind me I can face adversity in life, at work, in relationships. They are lessons that apply on AND off the bike or race course. They are lessons that will come to mind when I'm too old to remember what it even felt like to cross the finish line.
Life consists of countless finish lines and along the journey to those highly anticipated lines is where the enduring lessons lie. The journey is the challenge.
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