Just do it.
That’s the phrase that has made Nike millions of dollars, and though I am not a particular fan of their products, I am a believer in the phrase.
Just do it.
I hear the complaints, the excuses, the reasoning. I get it. I’ve been there. I’ve done that.
The first five pounds? The middle five pounds? The last five pounds? 13.1 miles? 26.2 miles? They’re not as hard to tackle as many think. The biggest, highest hurdle is between the ears.
In the end, it comes down to one question: How badly do you want it?*
Yes, there are certain achievements I will never accomplish in running, no matter how badly I want them. I will not win a gold medal at the Olympics; I will not win Boston (not on this world anyway); and I will not become the pitchman for Brooks or Vibrams (probably).
However, there are running achievemenst, currently out of reach that I will someday accomplish.
I WILL qualify for Boston. I will run a half marathon with a 1:30 handle. I will run an ultra someday. I will push my body…hard. It’s a matter of commitment. I truly believe that. I HAVE to believe that. THAT is partly what gets me on the street or treadmill.
Those things that you believe are out of reach? You’re not in shape for? You’re not built for? Bullshit! You can.
You can.
Commit.
Just do it.
It’s your body. If you want it, commit and just do it. Once you do, the goal is yours.
How badly do you want it?
*And there’s nothing wrong with not wanting it…it’s not for everyone. But don’t complain about it if you don’t want to do something about it. It’s like complaining about who won your local election when you couldn’t care enough to vote.
Run Luau Run 
Great points-there are too many stories of everyday people who don’t go on reality television shows or work out hours at a time with celebrity trainers who are accomplishing amazing things!
Great post! There are a lot of running goals that I will simply not achieve, but there are a lot more that I WILL achieve. Those are what I choose to focus on.
Keep reaching Jenn! You just may surprise yourself by achieving some of those goals you think you can’t achieve.
Perfectly said, Luau! My friend has been trying to convince me to do a half marathon and I have been on the fence; these may be the words to push me over! Thanks for your energy and encouragement!
Needed to read this today. Go look at the NIKE ads on my blog. Great inspiration too.
Thanks man!!
Glad it helped! I will go take a look!
Love this post! I hear so many people say they can’t run or they don’t have the time…I have a heart condition, psoriatic arthritis, 2 kids and a full time job and I run. There is nothing magical or mystical, it is just something I chose to do and put my mind to. You are so right when you say it is all between the ears…when excuses run out, maybe then it’s time to run!
It is quite apparent to me: You Rock!
My goal is to get faster and I WILL DO IT! Thanks for the motivation!
Yes you will. I have no doubt!
This was an amazing post. I am huge on “no excuses”. I have seen the effects of what can be done when you break down barriers and get to work. Well done!
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