Lately, I’ve gotten quite busy with school and a major scholarship grant, so my training has slipped. While I’m swimming ~4km twice a week (hopefully more soon!), the running and biking side of things is lacking. I’ve got an itch to get more focused and start putting in some miles. I have many excuses for my lack of training. I have no excuses for my lack of training. The difference between these two statements separates the active and the athlete.
Recently, Adam Campbell posted this video on his blog. I wanted to share it here, simply because I found this trailer about Marco Olmo so inspiring. Marco Olmo is a world-champion long distance runner in his early 60s. He won Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc twice. I don’t mean he’s an age-group champion, he was the world champion for two-years in a row, outracing men half his age. When he did not podium in 2008, he didn’t make excuses about his age.
This video reminds me why I push myself to excel. Excuses are choices. My choice is made and I won’t revisit it. Time to get back into things.
Thanks, Leif, I needed that, too. I want to see that movie!