Closing Strong

One of my favorites sports is running. It is really convenient, all you need is some running shoes and the wiliness to go out and do it.  In addition, when you set up a distance goal while running things turn better. A few years ago I had the pleasure to talk to a former cross country runner. Even in his 50's and after retirement he was a stupendous athlete. 

He shared with me one vital tip. He told me that no matter what you do during the whole race, the final meters are the most important part of the race. He was best known for the amazing closing in his races. He would wipe everybody out in the last 100 meters of the race. In my own experience, the last minutes of my running routines are killers. It is so hard to keep the pace after my energy is out. However, as with any other physical activity, this time of pain, this last minutes of suffering are the most vital to our health and body. It is during the times when our muscles can handle any more load that hypertrophy takes place at its max. 

It is similar in life, when we face our greatest challenges in school or work is when we can discover our true potential. We are getting near the end of this routine (Winter semester), now is when we need to close strong and feel how our bodies struggle to handle the load. Nevertheless, if we finish the race I can promise you that we will be stronger and more capable for the next one which could be and internship, a job offers, a new son, or that hot date we have been dreaming about.