Never Give Up

I have not had much of a season so far this year, I haven't even competed in one event. I have trained but for what.............. my own sanity. I have been struggling with work and family life and the general get you downs that we all deal with. I ran the Colfax Half Marathon with a terrible time and the realization that my foot really was acting up. Normal diagnosis of Plantar Faciatis. Spelling???? and to give it rest.

I have come to two conclustions even today. 1. I will train and only enter in the Harvest Moon HIM therefore only competing in one event this year even though I will train as though I am for more. 2. I have decided to enter in the St. George Utah IM for May 1st. 2010. I want to.......... I have to do another one. I want to beat my time, I want to show myself I can do it again, and faster. I want my kids to see me at the finish this time.

I will never win an event. I probably won't even finish top of my age group, but I WILL FINISH. I will motivate myself and others by my determination to not be idol. Not now! Not Ever! Through injuries, and they never go away! through jobs and life in general this is my time and my time to win in that which my eyes see as winning. Participating and finishing is winning to me and the next journey has been decided. St. George here I come.

God Bless You All.

Sincerely yours,
Ray