The Marathon
Hey friends,
This week I wanted to share with you my feelings on how my marathon went and and how I am feeling afterwards. I wrote this on Monday the day after the race so I wouldn't forget this amazing day:
It's Monday and right now I feel both sad and accomplished. I feel so proud that I was able to finish a full marathon: 26.2 miles! However I wish I could have more of that feeling. I feel sad now that the race is over. It was such a great experience to see everyone next to me have one goal in common: to finish. There was actually so many people. No matter where I was on the course I could see endless crowds of runners. There were also so many people on the streets cheering for us. Strangers I didn't even know supporting us and I felt so touched by that. I am most likely going to sign up next year. It was so much fun and I hope I can break 3.
What motivated me to do this in the first place though? I think for me, it was because I wanted to be the better version of myself. My parents at first didn't want me to do it because they thought I would pass out. But I still convinced them to let me. Why? My friends were doing it. Looking back at my decision, what I wanted most is to be able to picture myself in the future and ask myself: do I want to be that guy that ran a marathon at 16 years old or the guy who could've ran a marathon but didn't take the opportunity to do it and procrastinate. I've actually wanted to do the marathon for long time but I couldn't imagine myself actually being able to do it.
Not many people can or actually want to finish an actual marathon. In my opinion, anyone can finish a marathon but most people choose not to try because they think they can't do it. But me knowing that I have the drive to do things that most people don't want to do is all that motivates me because in the end I can look back and tell people that "I made it" or "I did it" when most people say they can't. This is one of the greatest feelings to have because you just showed them that what they thought was impossible is actually possible with the right mindset.
With the right mindset and attitude, anything is possible.
Have a great week,
Keaton
This Week's Posts
Instagram - If you haven't already, the picture of my marathon are up on Instagram and it would be awesome if you guys haven't already to give it a like.
Blog - Posted this reflection as well as how different sections of my race went overall which I didn't include in this email on my website.
My Favorite Things
Ted Talk - Watched this Ted Talk by Sam Berns on his philosophy for a happy life. Definitely got a lot of inspiration from this.
Weekly Quote
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt