Despite always hating running, the author found inspiration from a charitable cause to train for a marathon. Committing to a strict six-month training schedule proved challenging, yet they persevered through various obstacles, including self-doubt and mental hurdles. On race day, after initially contemplating quitting, the author focused on positive affirmations and the support of the crowd to push through. They achieved their goal of completing the marathon in under five hours, realizing that the greatest challenge was overcoming their own limitations and beliefs about their abilities.
I never understood how people could like running. All I ever felt was pure torture.
Sticking to a routine became my first mental hurdle... it was a commitment I had to make to myself.
With all odds against me, I started saying, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'
The marathon was much more challenging than I imagined, but the biggest obstacle... was the belief that I could do it.
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