"Competitive sports are played mainly on a five and a half inch court, the space between your ears." - Bobby Jones, Championship golfer
Part of my getting ready for Boston was writing down positive affirmations. It all part of the mental preparation for the event. Your mind does not know the difference between something you tell yourself or an event you visualize. It is as if it really happened.
Repeating these affirmations sets you up for success. After writing them, then I review them every day, especially right as I am going to sleep. It is a little programing to assure success.
When I ran my first Boston Marathon, I set the goal to finish in the top three in my division. I visualized the third place finish and standing on the podium as they put the medal around my neck. I finished 2nd and although I did not stand on the podium.....I went back to the hotel to take a shower instead of going to the aware ceremony. That did not make the accomplishment any less sweet.
My goal is just to finish this year and here are my affirmations:
Positive Affirmations-Boston Marathon
1.) My
legs will remember.
2.) I
trust my training.
3.) My
legs are strong.
4.) I am
rested and ready.
5.) I am
excited to run to the finish.
6.) I am
smiling because I am having the time of my life.
7.) I
will remember this day forever.
8.) I am loving
the crowds.
10.) The crowds will push me to
the finish.
11.) I own the pain.
12.) Tired is normal, I have the energy to finish.
11.) I own the pain.
12.) Tired is normal, I have the energy to finish.
13.) I’m mentally strong.
14.) Nothing can stop me.
15.) I run carefully, picking up
my feet.
16.) I trust my training.
17.) I love running up hills.
18.) I love running down hills.
18.) I love running down hills.
19.) Pain is temporary, quitting
lasts forever.
20.) I run for those who can’t.
21.) I run for Boston
22.) I run for those affected last
year.
23.) I am an athlete.
24.) The finisher medal feels so
good around my neck.
25.) I am so proud of my finish.
26.) I run strong down Boylston Street .
27.) I give high fives and way all
along the course.
28.) I love the crowds.
29.) I get energy from the steam
tunnel at Wellesley .
30.) I get energy from the
students at Boston College
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| Author at 2013 Boston Marathon |
Chris
Wodke
Founder
& Manager Team CMT
www.run4cmt.com
Chris is
a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a two time participant of the
Boston Marathon. She was the 2012
National Champion Paratriathlon Open Division. In 2013 she qualified as a
member of the Team USA Duathlon Team. She will compete in 2014 at the Age Group
World Duathlon Sprint Championship in Pontevedre Spain .
She is
the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a
CMT affected athlete.
Team CMT
is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure
for CMT. We have 149 members in 27 states. We also have members in Australia , Canada ,
Vietnam , Turkey , Finland
and Iran .
If you wish to join us visit our web site; www.run4cmt.com
or www.hnf-cure.org
CMT or
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It
affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS). It is a disease of the
nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of
normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.
Symptoms
include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor
balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual
dexterity.
Structural
foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.
Poor
tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold
hands and feet.
Additional
symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing
loss.
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