Ask any serious athlete how they feel about one of their “not-so-great” performances.
It takes a lot of emotional and physical strength to be an athlete in any sport. Personally, being a tracklete has been one of the hardest things I have ever done, and that may have something to do with the fact that I never expected to be as much in love with athletics as I am today.
When non-track people call or text to ask how things went after any race, and I tell them – their reaction is always positive. It’s such a hard thing to do – looking at yourself through their eyes.
Why is it that we let ourselves get down when we think we’ve failed?
Why do we think our performances are no big deal unless they are a personal best, or come with a shiny gold medal and some media coverage?!
I guess it takes those non-track individuals to remind us of the reality of the situation.
Every one of us did what was needed in order to prepare our body and mind.
Every one of us was good enough to compete at the Canadian Olympic Trials – yes – the OLYMPIC TRIALS!
Every one of us deserves every “great job” we hear.
And maybe, just maybe every one of us should actually listen to those great jobs a little closer…
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