This is a great time to be training for a triathlon. If you turn to NBC, USA, MSNBC, or CNBC at almost any hour of the day you could find pure inspiration, whether it is seeing an actual event or even watching the commercials with the Go World slogan from Visa. And to your training benefit, swimming has been one of the most watched events as Micheal Phelps looks to be decorated with the most Olympic gold medals in history.
But I want to take this time to highlight another Olympic swimmer that has made the news. One of the most inspiring comments I have heard watching the Olympics has been when Dara Torres, the most "mature" of the Olympians competing, was interviewed about her age. She made a fantastic comment that "the water knows no age." As I was thinking about that I realized neither does the road. Thus, what you are doing while training for a triathlon, the bike, the swim, and the run, are all things that you can continue to do throughout your life. This does not have to be a one time event. You are creating a lifestyle of exercise and inspiration. As I said before, not many people attempt to do a triathlon. You are an elite group of individuals.
Thus, I ask you to let the Olympics inspire you. As you are swimming, picture yourself being as graceful as Michael Phelps. As your cycling, picture yourself as Gold Medalist Samuel Sanchez. And as your are running, picture yourself as Britain's marathoner Paula Radcliffe. That little piece of visualization may just help you advance even more in your training, especially during the brick workouts.
Until next week, find the inspiration around you,
Kathy Ramirez Ramsbottom
Business/Personal Coach
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-Martin Buber
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