Posts Tagged ‘going beyond your limits’

During my run today I noticed something for the first time, it was too short. Not in the way that I wasn’t getting my heart rate up enough or even getting a good workout for my legs. I had run a couple kilometers with some stretches and jumping squats in between and my body was feeling soar. No, I felt my run was too short because for the first time in three weeks I was really enjoying it.

Though my body was tired, my mind was was enjoying the challenge. The freedom of knowing that it had control over the body and not the other way around. It was actually somewhat of a high. By pushing yourself though difficulties, you learn something about yourself. Its the reason why a person will run a 26 mile marathon simply for the reason of finishing. Pushing yourself beyond the limit helps you grow as a person.

Pushing yourself beyond your limits isn’t limited to just physical activities. It can include doing something you have always wanted to try, something you are afraid of, or something you think will be very difficult. Breaking outside your comfort zone and doing more than you though you could helps you learn about yourself and gives you the confidence to know you can do it.

Exercise of the Day

• Hanging Crunches- Hanging from a bar (as you would if you were doing pull-ups), raise your knees into your your chest and hold for two seconds. You can also do these at angles to work different parts of your abs. In addition to working your abs you also work your shoulders and arms.

Tomorrow, I will be giving more updates on my progress for the last week and covering another of my favorite exercises. Sign up to my RSS Feed to make sure you don’t miss it.