A couple weeks ago I posted about how my brain wasn't cooperating with my goals. Since then I've been working on keeping my thoughts more positive during workouts. I've been trying to focus more on how far I've come rather than how far I want to go. I may be far from an elite athlete, but I've come a long way from running twice a month as my exercise plan. Since I've been focusing on positive self talk my workouts have been a lot more fun and effective.
At the SCEIC Cycle Jam there was a pair of guys on a tandem bicycle. The guy in the rear was blind. This guy had a legitimate excuse to not bike, but he was out there anyway. Rajesh Drupal was born with no bones in his legs and half of one arm. Today he has competed in many triathlons including the Pineapple Man and a FULL IRONMAN. These guys has overcome overwhelming odds to reach their level of fitness. When I keep that in perspective it's hard for me to feel sorry for myself or make any excuses.
I still have some doubts and concerns during workouts, but I'm feeling much more positive. During runs I've been concentrating more on listening to my body and enjoying the feeling of running (hard to believe) rather than time and pace. I've found that when I do this the speed follows. My confidence on the bike is increasing as I spend more time on it. My balance is improving to the point where I can actually stand and pedal at the same time. I've really come a long way.
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