Chap.17/Act.3
I interviewed my mother, Lynn, and she changed her self-image by starting to run regularly every week. She runs 3 to 4 times a week and runs 6 or more miles each time. She also runs 2-3 marathons a year, including Grandmas Marathon.
1.What were the factors that contributed to your success?
I work at the Air National Guard and every year we have a fitness test, which we need to pass. This test includes running a mile and a half, sit-ups, push-ups and, having your wiast measured. At first, i just wanted to pass, but then i got greedy and now I want to get 100% every year. As a side note, I’ve gotten 100% fpr the past three years!
2. What were your obstacles?
My first and major obstacle was not wanting to get up in the morning; I just wanted to stay warm in bed. Another obstacle is the weather: snow, rain, and bad weather makes it more difficult to be able to run. My last obstacle is the fact that I am a women running alone in the early hours of the day. You never know who is out there, so you need to watch out for yourself.
3. What advice do you have to offer?
You need to be persistant and stick to watch you want to do and don’t give up on yourself. You can also set little attentative goals for yourself to help you achieve what you want and to not overwelm yourself. In the end you will be very happy with your accomplishments.
4. What did you learn that you did not know before you conducted the interview?
I learned that you need to have great determination to achieve your goals in life. You also need to have self discipline; without that you will be more prone to making excuses and putting it off. I think that setting little goals for yourself is a great way to get what you want out of life.