As I embark on some serious training for the 2014 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, I realize that many of the people who read this blog or follow me on twitter may not realize why I chose such a name.
So often in my life I have felt or been made to feel that things are impossible and had people encourage me to give up. In 2012 I first mentioned my want to run a half marathon and was greeted with “why would you bother?” and “you are just setting yourself up for failure” from someone I was close to. After my heart issue that same person said “we were just waiting for you to have to give up this silly running business” and ” I hope you realize now that you can’t do this”. It is a lack of support that I had grown accustomed to but the difference is that I am a runner now. Running has made me realize that the only limits I have are the ones I place upon myself.
Why the name Finding My Inner Possible?
This is a phrase that reflects my getting in touch with that part inside of me that makes what I strive for… well… possible. My Mom always called this “intestinal fortitude”. From the outside my dreams, goals, and aspirations may seem, to some people, way beyond my limits but I have the belief and inner strength that I can do anything as long as I put my mind to it. Inner possible is about how having a positive mindset and drawing on inner strength can help me to believe in myself when others don’t and to realize my full potential.
We all have an inner possible. I encourage you to find yours and embrace it. If you are training for your first race, whether it is a 5K or 100 miler, please feel free to train virtually alongside of me via twitter and use #innerpossible so we can encourage each other. I’d love to see how you use your inner possible to do things you once thought you never could.
If you want to connect on twitter just follow me @innerpossible.
Life is short… go out and embrace it!
Love the name! That’s so perfect!
Thanks Kayla.
it’s sad when those close to us do not support us and hold us up. it’s a wonderful example to your children that you do not let naysayers limit you! who knows what we can achieve when we believe. 🙂
Lara… thank you. The negative comments used to be a source of hurt… running helped me move beyond that. There will always be people waiting in the wings for me to fall and if I do, I’ll do what I have always done… get back up and try again. I’ve noticed that my son is moving out of his comfort zone too. He has overcome so much.