You Can Have Excuses or You Can Have Results. You Can’t Have Both — Jag Chima
I had recently set myself a goal to run a half marathon. I know it’s not a big deal distance to many but is to me.
I kicked off the year with much travels which meant it was hard to plan when and where to do this.
Just before my last travel, I had booked it for today. I planned to train for this but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to stick to the plan.
Although I managed a 6.2 mile run at Central Park last week, I wasn’t prepared.
To be honest, I had actually forgotten about the date until two days ago.
Initially, I decided to give it a miss. I’ve had mega busy schedules and traveling to the west really hits me so I’ve been recovering from the time Zones and travel.
I didn’t want to stay quiet about giving it a miss, so I decided I would write a post to justify dropping out. I’d want to be as transparent about my failures as much as progress.
After writing out a post last night ready to post this morning, I read over it.
I actually felt a bit disgusted with myself for writing such lame justifications for dropping out and how there’s always next time.
You only fail when you give up…. but you have to start to fail.
Not even trying is a bigger failure and that would make me average. Forget that!
So, I as I always say, talk is cheap. I believe in action and that’s exactly what I did.
I smashed my mental barriers and got Sh!t done.
I dedicated the run to the @uniquehomeforgirls so that I could keep myself accountable and keep pushing. It worked. I am always thankful.
To mark this small milestone of mine I’d like to raise funds for the angels at the home and would appreciate any donations to the home via JustGiving. Please find the link below;
— Jag Chima
