Uncertainty

Yesterday, after a @gain_endurance client broke her 1 mile PR, I decided to give it a go.

I got warmed up at the gym before heading to the track. As I was jumping rope, I got nervous.

What was going to happen? Would I break my PR? Would I be so slow I’d be embarrassed? What if I’m way off from my attempt last year? All these thoughts flooded my mind and my nervousness grew as I drove to PHS.

This nervousness, this uncertainty in the final outcome is what makes running and training worthwhile for me. Committing to trying your best, when you know it’s going to be hard, regardless of the outcome.

The same nervousness happens before a big lift, or before an ultramarathon. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s good.

Be sure to make yourself face some uncertainty once in a while.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain