What do you want to be?

Do you want to be a teacher, a scientist, the president, a doctor, the next Steve Jobs, or perhaps a professional athlete?   Do you want to help others?  Do you want to graduate from college?  Do you want to invent a cure for cancer?  Do you want to help change the world? 

What do you want to be right now – today? 

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”
As Dreamfar mentors, we are asking you to first believe in yourself.  The marathon is a tough goal, but if you want it, you can achieve it.  You must “watch your thoughts” and set in motion your determination to achieve your marathon goal.   The way to achieve the marathon is through consistent running, discipline, and a positive attitude.  The question is – Do you want to be a runner? -  Do you want to be a Providence Marathon Dreamfar 2012 FINISHER? 

Coach Duncan and Coach Mary have set up a great training schedule for you.   It’s achievable with their plan!   Yes – it’s a lot of running.   Yes – it’s a lot of time devoted to Dreamfar.  Yes – it’s a tiring.   All of the daily practices add up to one great success with the completion of the marathon.  The weekly long runs are practice to build up your mileage and ability to run longer distances.  The shorter week day runs are very important as well.  Their purpose is to help your body and muscles adjust to the conditions of running.  Without 2 mid-weeks runs, the weekend long run is too stressful on your leg muscles.  It can actually shock your body and trigger an injury that can side line a runner for months.  With the week day runs, your muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments get stronger and adapt to the accumulating stress. Your legs need to build up over time. 

Do you want strong muscles right now?  Do you want to finish the marathon?

 
The coaches and mentors are here to help and Dreamfar is the way to achieve this great goal.
Nothing significant in life is ever accomplished alone.   

“The marathon is an ideal metaphor for my life.  It’s challenging and difficult, but if you work hard and you’re prepared, then it’s manageable.  I’ve run on that asphalt through heartache and also spent hours upon hours running alongside some incredible people.  There are hills and valleys.  The weather changes from year to year.  Mostly, though, at the end of the day, it’s up to me to get the job done.”  - Dave McGillivray – Boston Marathon race director and Massachusetts resident.