A few good quotes

I was on my eliptical machine today, rotating between watching the movie Hitch (good movie, by the way) and reading a Fitness magazine. I read an article on Kristin Armstrong, Boise native and olympic gold medalist in road cycling. She had some interesting and inspiring things to say so I thought I would share them. She said she is very goal oriented and sets daily, weekly, and monthly goals to make whatever she is trying to achieve easier by breaking it down.

"The minute you start worrying about the woman running faster on the treadmill next to you, or the person speeding past you in a race, you stop focusing on your own goals. You can't control other people..."
I am competitive to an extent, but mostly against myself. I have done statiums or run with other people, specifically cousins who are very competitive (;o) no names lol) and they would kill themselves before they let me or someone else finish before them. I on the other hand, will gladly let you pass me just so I don't have to stress or worry about you, whether you are waiting up for me, or whether I am going too fast for you. I do best when I can focus on myself and my own goals.

The Cold Hard Truth
"On frosty mornings, I lie in bed and wonder, If I don't get up to ride today, who would know? The answer: I would. Remembering that I have made a commitment to myself and my goals is usually enough to get me going."
We have all made commitments to ourselves on this blog. Nobody is there to check to see if we ate the right thing, or if we worked out long enough or hard enough. But, we know. We are all responsible for ourselves, and for becoming the best self we can be. That encourages me. I am responsible for becoming my best self in all aspects of my life. Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. It is smart to sorround myself with like minded people to help me better myself. I am so thankful for everyone who helps inspire me to be my best!