The Race Has Just Begun, Pace Yourself (95)

The starting gun has been fired the sprint has begun. 

The dirt grinding under our feet, as sneakers dig and release. 

The white chalk lines, blurring as dust is exhausted behind us. 

We are not looking at the end of the course. We are not noticing those in the lane to our right and left. We are simply looking forward.

Some marathon’s keep us in good shape because we train for them. Sprints rely on our endurance. Relay requires teamwork and cooperation. 

Track and field might hone our athletic skill- but if we do not take the time to rest after the haul, we will never be able to tackle the next heat.

This obstacle course is tough. A climbing wall, tire agility and quick reflexes- each part requiring practice. But, when you are submerged into an unfamiliar sequence, a detour- we don’t have time to train. 

We simply have to run, jump, crawl, swim as fast as we can- so we have the speed to adjust. So, we have the velocity to make the turn.

This event is not a dash or sprint- it is not a marathon either. It is a chase. We might not have had the time to assemble our rations before the starting gun fired. But, as things slow ever slightly- we have a moment to formulate a plan. 

Create a new training regimen. So here we go athletes, drink plenty of water, strengthen those muscles- and let’s keep the pace.