It's been a couple of weeks since Cross Nats and I've had time to reflect on it and the '07 cross season. First off, I had a blast in Kansas City. I'm thankful for the opportunity to pursue my passion with teammates and good friends. My racing was below my expectations, but I came away with many new lessons about myself and what will be necessary to bring about the appropriate change in order to meet my potential next year.
I've tried to have honest reflection. Not the type of reflection that turns to negativity, but the type that is honest and open. The bottom line - I was not committed in '07. Sure, I trained hard and suffered along the way, but I was not 100% committed. There were things that needed to be done and more importantly not done. There were limiters to shore-up. I knew them, and I ignored them. I wasn't mentally tough. Then on top of it I hid behind the excuse that it was because I upgraded and was racing against really fast guys. BS!
So what now? I started with a simple exercise that you may want to try. Ask yourself what are three specific things you could do that you aren't doing now, which if done, would contribute to personal improvement immediately? For me it was very easy to come up with three things. What is it for you? Is it eating better and losing weight? Is it getting into the gym and lifting weights? Is it putting down the beer bottle? Are you committed to reaching your own personal greatness, whatever that looks like?
Look inside and take inventory because you are a reflection of everything you put into your body and mind. Start today! Commitment is a 365 x 24 endevour.
See you in '08!
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