Paralympics

When talking to people about the goals, what they would like to do with their life or just life in general, we tend to have a "but". I'd like to ...."but". We can't help ourselves. However, how inspirational is the paralympics? I'm watching the 1,500m final while writing my blog the Irishman has just completed it in 4:08.11! Even the back marker is 4:29 - these are very special people. Most able bodied people couldn't match these times unless they were serious athletes. But they have a "can do" mindset. I am going to have to call on that side come April for my MDS challenge as I am no where near fit enough at this stage. In fairness I shouldn't be but when I read what some of my fellow competitors are doing currently I shudder. But I've been there before with Ironman and it's that experience that reassures me that I have 7 months to get into the best shape of my life to allow me to "push the envelop" i.e. take my physical and mental strength beyond any limit I know. I just need to take my time, not become impatient and know that as long as I believe in myself and commit to my training plan then I'll succeed. No if's, certainly no buts and definately no maybes. That I am sure is how the paralympians think and they overcome greater obsticles than me.