After many inspirational insights and a bit of an awakening, I realized I have failed in my own blog. "Impossible Run" was meant to denote the idea of pushing oneself way beyond his or her preconceived limits and reaching levels of academic/physical/professional/etc. prowess one never thought possible.
Although I kept posting, I realized that in the midst of a perfect climate and cushy (yet demanding) job, I've become a bit of a dullard in the respect of chasing stars. I've been keeping a steady workout routine, working on getting back my running, but I haven't been pushing myself to the limit. A few times, but that's not enough.
As I am preparing a career change to become a Naval Aviator, Chuck Yeager comes to mind. He was the first man to break the sound barrier, and one of the most ballsy pilots ever to serve our country. In the community of pilots, "The Right Stuff" refers to a man's inner workings, his skill, his demeanor; in short, to everything that makes a man a GREAT man. (I refer to man, thinking human. Females included.) If one had "The Right Stuff," he was set.
By the way, the name of this post is a fantastic book and a great movie. Check it out.
I am expanding this idea to include everyone else. All those triathletes, ultramarathoners, world-class athletes, and average Joe's pushing each day to find what they're made of have the right stuff. And I want to find that again.
My goal in Hawaii was to qualify for the Ironman. My training has seriously lacked. Time is the biggest issue. So, I'll still try to make it work, but ultras seem like the next logical step since I'm primarily a running above all other physical feats. In my transition from enlisted to officer, from musician to aviator, I want to re-discover my right stuff.
I will find it. Mark my words. You can count on it.
Do you have
The Right Stuff?
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3 comments:
Nice! Changing up the name of your blog...I like that. Sounds like you are getting serious about finding the right stuff. That's what we all need to do. Good luck during this transitional period, the transition of your mindset, time management, etc.
Very interesting post.
This seems like quite a transition, or maybe you just rediscovered your focus.
It will be interesting to read about your experiences throughout this expedition.
We support you.
This is the kind of "right" stuff we all need to hear now and then. Very inspiring!
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