Every Step Counts

"Focus on the journey, not the destination.
Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it." ~Greg Anderson

Working towards a big goal starts out being really exciting and scary. Everything is new and unknown, and in many ways, that ignorance is bliss! Once the training begins and reality hits it can start to feel a bit daunting and overwhelming. When the novelty wears off and the pain of stretching your comfort zone sinks in you may begin to question whether you are capable and able to do this. But whether you are looking at the big goal itself, or just completing the training run, the same philosophy applies.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

How do you get through that long run? One step at a time. Rather than thinking of running 5 or 10 or 21km, just think of running 10mins, then walk a minute, then run another 10mins. Just focus on the bite you are taking, and before you know it you'll be digesting an elephant. (Okay, I may have taken that analogy one step too far).