The grind…

Sometimes things are a grind. Now, I just want to lead into this saying that I am a positive person and I hustle every damn day to get what I have and do what I do. This is both a blessing and a curse! I burn the candle, fill every minute of every day and do whatever I can to make things happen. Sometimes though, this just doesn't seem enough…..well just for fleeting moments at least.

Occasionally, things get overwhelming and bring me down a bit. Last night I learnt of another guy doing a nearly identical run as me, nearly the same distance, at nearly the exact same time. This might not seem like a big deal but when you are pouring your heart and soul into something and not seeming to be getting a lot of traction…. it is hard to take. First thing to remind myself….I can not control what anyone else is doing. Period.

Im not sure why, but this news just got to me a bit. Normally it wouldn’t even worry me but I felt like I was failing and not getting anywhere with this project. Even though we are still five months out and I am motivated as ever on the training front, I just really want to get the sponsorship stuff sorted so I can focus on running, not everything else. Mental energy directed. In all fairness, I have had a little success but not on the scale I was hoping to see yet…..hum.

Now, this is to say that I am optimistic. i am a big believer that if you put yourself out to the world, focus on you and do your best, be kind, loving and try to influence others for good, good will come back to you. This is all I can control. Period. I can not affect or influence what anyone else is doing or where they are at. I am on my own journey and it is a special one for sure. One moment, one day, one week at a time I will get there and I will be running across the country….that is without doubt.

I guess this blog is just a reminder to myself and to you to stay in our own lane. All around us things are happening, going on, changing, evolving and moving at a different pace. That is not our business and we can only wish these humans and endeavours well. As upsetting as it may be that it seems that someone else has nearly copied my idea and project, so what. I can not let this affect me and what I am setting out to achieve.

That being said, if you or anyone you know are able to help, now is the time. I am on the hunt for either fuel, motor home/camper van or financial sponsors. My sponsor pack is now done up proper and ready to send out. If you can help at all, please email me at grills_1@hotmail.com Lets get this stuff sorted so I can do what I do best, run, prepare and be ready to tackle the beast. This will be a war and a beautiful one at that.

So, in hindsight, Im all good. I had a moment, I have woken up refreshed and ready to smash on again. I will be me and do the best job possible at it. This is a new moment in time and I only have it…right now.

Sending you all love, good vibes and happiness. Have a rad long weekend (again) and Ill catch you next week. Consistency + Commitment