Tired
Ever been so tired that you just wanted to stop and sit down? I have. In fact, I felt that way this morning.
This time last year I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. It was 26.2 grueling miles through the historic streets of Arlington, Georgetown, Crystal City and Washington D.C. I was tired then. In fact, I was so tired (and cramping) at mile 20, that I wanted to stop and sit down. I wanted to quit.
But I didn’t. I kept moving.
Why? Because I knew that the finish line was in sight. My goal was almost in hand. And that kept me going. As Winston Churchill said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
If I had not had a goal, I would’ve been more likely to quit. My brain would not have known when it could rest. Hopelessness would have set in and I would have given up. That’s why having set goals (and set rest periods!) is so important.
Right now I am tired and would like to quit. But I won’t. Because the glorious finish line is in sight.
I would say I can relate, but I can’t…I’ve never run a marathon. But YOU did. And YOU did it! YOU can do anything you put your mind to. I wish I could say that…
You can, too. I can’t flap my arms and fly, so I’d say I have my limitations.