It's a long road

Is the road of life measured by the distance you have travelled?
Or by the distance you travelled to help someone?

James Kelly

So it's been a long day. But you're out there. And compared to some of the folks you are passing, things could be worse. Look at that person just standing there, covered in salt and a little unsteady on his feet. Now here's the thing. Do you pass them by and say to yourself, yea, got that one or do you take thirty seconds to ask if they're OK?

Listen, if that thirty seconds is the difference between your being fifty-sixth or fifty-seventh in your age group, do yourself a favour, ask them if they could use anything. You will feel better for it, they will remember you for it and the end result won't change your world ranking.

Sometimes the hand down to help is more satisfying than the leg up.

The Adventure Continues

Change the word struggle to the word adventure in your day to day vocabulary.
It will not make the grade any less easy to climb, but it may put a little grass under your feet.

James Kelly

I have been told that I am a dreamer, that I sometimes have an unrealistic view of the world. Is it unrealistic to think that every new day holds a new adventure, good or bad, still something to look forward to? Do I dream that around the next corner is my personal best finish time? This and more.

I have never felt that I would not accomplish what I have set out to do. Everybody would like their dreams and wishes to come true. Usually the easy way. Like just having them fall into your lap. One thing triathlon teaches is that no matter how good you feel in the morning, the afternoon can hold many twists and turns and if not overcome, can lead to a long night. Patience usually wins the day.

I can wait for what I wish and if I refuse to be beaten down and discouraged by the journey, then I guess I do have an unrealistic view. And if that journey takes the rest of my life, that would be a lifetime of anticipation. I think that is optimistic not unrealistic.