Its on...
Today is the first day in my 50day Challenge. A marathon a day and a 50k on my days off from work. Should be a cracking adventure that's for sure! I came in with anticipation, some anxiety and a healthy sense of respect.
Today brought nervous energy. I went way too fast and it is absolutely not sustainable to go that quick for the 50days that's for sure. It was super fun though and I enjoyed mixing it up with the faster boys getting the job done in 3:52. A solid hit out for Day 1.
I think the key to my success through this campaign will be presence….aside from my body holding up of course! I cannot change tomorrow, or alter the day before, only do what I can TODAY to get the job done. Literally and figuratively, one step at a time. My mind will be the telling factor in making it to Day 50. It’s not always easy to achieve this when every moment seems insurmountable but perhaps then, it’s even more important. This will be the biggest test of my running career (perhaps biggest test full stop) and I relish the thought of crushing on.
Aside from this project launch, last weekend Tegs and I went to Brisbane together to have some down time. It was a lovely time cruising around with no set agenda, just visiting cafes, shops and catching up with friends. It was nice to have this time with the wife and have the opportunity to kick back without the kids. We are very fortunate to have mum and dad in town and them willing to have the little ones so we can do things like this. Thanks guys!
In other news, our new shop is progressing well with initial plumbing, electrical and data channelling done. Some walls have been erected this week too so things are ticking along nicely. The excitement from friends about the pending opening is super humbling and exciting at the same time. Bring it on!
So, all in all, a little going on that is for sure! Life ticks along and waits for no man! This week is going to be epic and I am more excited than ever. I hope you are all charging forward and getting into your own challenges. Power forward friends. I will leave you with the lyrics for a song that came on this morning and may well prove the soundtrack for this challenge. Look it up, turn the volume to 10 and enjoy! Much love friends.
The Great Unknown
Sometimes we get so low
Downsides are all we see
Your world is swallowed whole
And now you're all alone waiting for me
I put my faith in the ones
I trust to stick it out
Who never tuck their tail and run
That's what friendship's all about
I'm sick of waiting for my life to come to me
So I singing "I'm not waiting"
You want to know how this all has come to be?
Because I lean on the ones beside me
Go and do what makes you happy
That's what I'm saying
I'm done waiting for my life to come to me
So I'm headed into the great unknown
And I'm not going alone
Cast aside left to fend for yourself your back is to the sun
Repeat your words over again "I don't need anyone"
In a world that wants nothing more than to break me down
I can take on anything with my true friends around
You could never hold me down
I'm sick of waiting for my life to come to me
So I'm singing "I'm not waiting"
You want to know how this all has come to be?
Because I lean on the ones beside me
Go and do what makes you happy
That's what I'm saying
I'm done waiting for my life to come to me
So I'm headed into the great unknown
I put my faith in the tried and true
It's just you and me with nothing to lose
Keep those you trust right by your side
Only the strong will survive
I put my faith in the tried and true
It's just you and me with nothing to lose
I have the strong ones by my side
It's what's keeping me alive