Inspiration from Muhammad Ali

Inspiration all around this weekend with friends competing in Glasgow 10km, Glasgow half marathon, Grand 2 Grand Ultra and I’m sure many others.  Athletes competing or completing, it doesn’t matter.  They set themselves a target and have turned up and delivered.  Congratulations to you all.  At the other end of the spectrum Europe win the Ryder Cup which was an amazing spectical and each player trained to get in the team and then delivered an amazing result under immense pressure.
My target is fast approaching with 7 weeks to go.  It’s been a good weeks training, my heart rate is coming down, my legs feel strong and I’m enjoying being back running after my time off to get over a cold.  Those two weeks were definitely a set back but I will arrive at the start line in the best condition possible having followed an amazing training plan which my coach has adapted depending on my health and getting the work life balance right.  My focus is getting tighter and every session really matters, every session has a purpose.
The other day I came across a quotation from Muhammad Ali which really inspired me: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough”.  WOW doesn’t that make you think?  What should I be aiming for?
I have big plans for 2019 that do scare me but after reading Ali’s quote I now understand that fear means I’m aiming at the right level.  Bring it on, after the Tweed Valley 65km Ultra on Nov 18th.