Running Past Common Sense

I was thinking today, how much of our lives are created simply by thought. And this idea could go in multiple directions, but I was only pondering one... If I believed I could do something, then I should be able to do it. Simple, really. How much do we circumvent ourselves simply by saying "That's impossible", or "That'll never happen." For instance.. I went on a run today. It's the first time in a long while that I've actually been able to run 3 miles straight. I do admit to cheating a little. I walked for a bit in the middle. That's not the point though. The point is, if I believe that I could win a 5K race that at the end of October, what's to stop me from accomplishing that except self-doubt?

I always get started on some kind of hairbrained thinking like this, and then with a sudden shock reality slams in. WHAM! Sometimes it doesn't matter how much you believe, or how much you want it, sometimes... it just ain't gonna happen.

I run a mile in about 10 minutes on a good day. The previous winner of the 5K ran it in 29:20ish.

I think I'm just suffering from oxygen starvation to the brain from the run. I'm going to kick back, smoke a cigarette and a drink a beer. Maybe I'll come to my senses after that.

Category Posted: My Life