Commitment

This morning, when I arrived to my regular bootcamp class, one of the ladies I train with asked me why I was already all sweaty. I told her I had just finished my speed work out. She was very surprised that I had already been working out for an hour previous to the class, especially on Thanksgiving Day.

This is the kind of things you do when you are committed to something. I know among professional athletes this is part of their daily life, but it is not the case among normal, common people. I have seen that when someone is not committed to a sport, or does not have a specific fitness goal, they just find it a little extravagant when someone is very responsible with their workouts.

I had to double up my training to day because, due to work related activities, I won’t be able to do the speed work out on Wednesday night. I knew I had to, somehow, make up for it. It worked out perfect today because I had the time and Ron was able to run with me and guide me on the workout.

When I finished my bootcamp class I was leg-exhausted but happy and proud. Next Wednesday, when I can’t make it to my regular training, I won’t feel bad because I already did it.

I have learned that every little thing you do towards your goal makes a big difference at the end. I already have a goal for my next half marathon race. I want to run it in 2 hours. I know it is going to be hard, and who knows if I can make it, but one thing I know for sure: I will train as hard as I can to reach my goal, and I will enjoy the journey as much as I will enjoy the race because what proves that I am a good runner is not my time on race day but my level of commitment during my training.

My Animal Lover Note: Yesterday I went to the Langley Herbivores Thanksgiving potluck. This one was the biggest one I have ever been to. 40 people shared their vegan food and warmth with each other. The food was amazing. We had all the regulars but in a vegan, compassionate version. No turkey or any other animal were killed or harmed during the preparation of this dinner.