Guest Post: Commitment... by Pat Walsh

 ** Commitment **

What is it and what does it mean to you?

Fantastic results from some runners I know in Marathons at home and abroad recently.

For those runners it is easy to define:  Commitment is the ability to plan for something big and stick with it through the winter we have just experienced. 

Not easy but nothing worth achieving ever is. The weather didn’t stop them, the odd injury or domestic disturbance was dealt with, accommodated and plans altered so that the goal was reached.

There are others heading to Cork or Limerick or some other big race soon that have an equitable training performance behind them.

Now to myself and the lesser mortals among us. Take inspiration from these people.
Pick some goal for this year and plan towards it.
Make it realistic, make a plan and make sure you have enough free time to train.
Your goals may not be as lofty as others but it is still your goal. Take ownership of it and work towards it.
Your training may not be as intense but it is what you are striving to do.
You may be hampered by work, home or some injury that puts a limit on the amount you can do… But DO IT.

Schedules have to be juggled so become an expert juggler. 
Fit the sessions in regardless of whether it is very early morning or late in the evening. Make it happen. 
The excuses are only what you are telling yourself. 
We all have to be responsible for ourselves. 
It isn’t easy I will admit to roll out of bed early to meet a few more for a run.
It isn't easy heading out the door on a showery evening.
It isn't easy finding time to stretch and refuel after a run but it is needed.
It isn’t easy doing a recovery session when you are half wrecked.
Commitment will make you stronger physically and mentally.
Own your goals and your life. 
Don’t let it slip by for a lack of commitment. 

This day next Year you will be a year older and will it be any easier then?

Commitment is that turning point in your life when you seize the moment to alter your destiny.

#pwr