Wednesday 21 May 2014

What inspires you??

I have to admit to being in a funk lately in terms of blogging. I don't really feel like I have anything important to say.  Tonight though, I am inspired by two separate things. 

As it's Wednesday night, it was an Organ Grinder's workout.  Many of these athletes have signed up for some sort of track run in the July Games.  That means sprint work.  Tonight we did the following:

5 x 40 meters
4 x 60 meters
3 x 100 meters

That may not sound like a lot to those of you who are used to regular sprint work, but to a group that has had double lung and heart transplants, this was a workout.  They pushed hard!!  Check out this CBC news clip that was shown last week. http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/organ-grinders-organ-recipients-work-together-to-stay-fit-1.1823094

Here they are pushing their limits and trying out yoga for the very first time. (also last week)

Every Wednesday they show up and do the workouts.  And every week they commit to working out at home...which we all know can be hard at the best of times.  I cannot wait to see how they compete in July with the leaps and bounds that they have shown in just 5 short weeks!!!  Each and every one of these individuals have faced death....yes death...when walking to the kitchen felt like a marathon to them...and now they push their limits and live every day to the fullest!!!

The second person to inspire me tonight is a local gal named Erin.  I met Erin a few years ago through Heather and am in awe whenever I see her running.  Before I met her...she was the 'fast girl on the trail' to me.  She'd wiz by barely breathing hard.  Well....this weekend, Erin won the women's 1/2 marathon in our Bluenose Marathon Weekend.  This gal ran a 1:20 1/2, beating her own record of 1:21 last year....and she does it effortlessly! 


I would love to follow her for one week and watch her train!!!  I can guarantee that she doesn't eat chocolate bars at 10am, and then a tea and donut at 2pm....true story...happened Monday!!!  Speaking of which, my fitness and nutrition course is on track...with my next chapter on nutrition and meal planning.  I bet I won't find chocolate bars and donuts in the 150 pages that I need to read!

My sprint triathlon is less than 2 weeks away.  I have no idea what to expect and am literally only aiming for a finish.  I know I can run 5k, I know I can swim the 750m (although slow), and all I need to do is get through the 20km bike.  I have the ability...and when I am out there struggling mentally, I am going to think of these athletes and remember the strength and determination that they show each time they show up!  They will pull me through when I want to quit!

What inspires you??

7 comments:

  1. I think the summer slump for bloggers is pretty normal! I'm feeling it, too!

    You're going to rock your triathlon, and I know you'll have a great time, which is really what matters!

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    1. Thanks for the encouragement Ali...I'm going to need it!!!

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  2. Courtney, you inspire me! All your positive energy and all the motivational quotes you share. I love it, and so do many others! Good luck with your tri. I wish I could have done it with you, just didn't have the time to train....next year. If I can, I'd like to come out and cheer you on!

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    1. This comment is going on my fridge! Thank you Renee. I've never done a tri...so I don't even know what to expect...eek! Next year...you and me....we are doing it together!

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  3. Chocolate bars and donuts should totally be a part of Canada's food guide. ;) That would be awesome. Super luck with your triathlon! I can't wait to hear all about it.

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    1. I agree....let's set out to change that food guide! Thanks for the good luck....eeek!

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  4. Wow, I would like to follow Erin for a week too! I have felt frustrated with my blog for a while now, I can't seem to get my blogging/reading organized the way I want it to be! You will rock the tri girlie, have fun! :-)

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