Category Archives: Perseverance
Running The Distance
Hot, humid, and almost no breeze. I was running on a hilly road, pushing up one hill, bounding down the other side, plodding on over a flat section, and then getting mentally geared for the next hill. The heat of … Continue reading
Mouth Punch
It was just a practice fight, not during class time, and very laid back. I’d left my mouthguard at home, and when I remembered I had forgotten it, I figured that it was a big deal. After all, this was … Continue reading
The Hidden Ballerina
I was in the kitchen the other morning working on a few ballet moves, and turned to see my grandma gaping at me, looking rather shocked. I asked her what she was staring at. “What was THAT?!?” she asked “What … Continue reading
The Fight Inside
Often times, when you are preparing for any particularly stressful event, whether it is some kind of athletic performance, or a business presentation, the obstacles and fears that come with the territory can feel like insurmountable monsters, just waiting to … Continue reading
Sore Muscles
Becoming good at any particular skill takes patience, and hours of hard work, resulting in a tired voice, worn out brain, sore muscles, and so on. Currently I have sore muscles. The hours of running, swimming, weight lifting, stretching and … Continue reading
Whatever It Costs 