Unstoppable us

Aug 10, 2009 | 31 comments

“You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into a positive, effective, unstoppable determination.” – Ralph Marston

Last week was a challenging week. My running life, work life, and personal life all kind of hit some bumps. They were little bumps, but bumps nonetheless.

During my recovery run yesterday as I waited for those glorious endorphins to kick in I thought about what I could do this week to stay positive and move forward. And you know what? This blog kept coming to mind. I thought about all of the great people I have connected with through this blog. I thought about all of the kind, reassuring words I have received and realized that through this blog I can work on staying positive. I can do this by reading about everyone else’s struggles and triumphs and learning from them. I can also do it by posting my own wins and losses. Everyone has ups and downs, it’s how you move forward from each that counts. One must have humility during successes and faith during failures.

I came across the quote above and thought it would be a great way to start the week. Positivity is so important in life (it helps during the long runs too!).

So this week, I invite you all to come with me. Come be positive. Come be healthy. Come be effective. Come be unstoppable.

Have a great week everyone.

31 Comments

  3. Morgan
    Morgan on August 10, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    And that is how we start our week off on a good note! Great post & quote! 🙂

  4. The Laminator
    The Laminator on August 10, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Yes, I agree. Success starts from positive thoughts. I'm right there with ya sister! Have a great week!

  5. Mel -Tall Mom on the Run
    Mel -Tall Mom on the Run on August 10, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    LOVE LOVE that quote thank you!! Just stopping in, have see your comments on a few Bloggy friends. My post today is an attempt to inspire the positive..check it out..

    Mel

  6. NY Wolve
    NY Wolve on August 10, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    You bet. Very important or else you won't make it to the finish line. A football coach saying I often repeat is "The man who says I can and the man who says I can't are both right." I want to be the one who says "I can."

  7. Running 365
    Running 365 on August 10, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    I'll be thinking about this week! (Especially during my 14 mile run that I'm very nervous about this weekend!) UNSTOPPABLE!

  12. RunningLaur
    RunningLaur on August 10, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    Yay for a new great week!
    A week full of bad runs is still better than a week of no running – it's something to build off of!

  13. Julia
    Julia on August 10, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    Wow. Great post and Great quote! I am right there with you. I will strive to be positive this week!

  14. Kristin
    Kristin on August 10, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    I most definitely need to take charge and get healthier. Thanks for the motivation sister.

  15. Christy
    Christy on August 10, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I found your blog from ChasRunner. All I can say is "Yay! More Florida runner-bloggers!"

    I see you're running the Florida Ragnar in November. I've been trying to get a team together for months now, but no one is cooperating. I really, really, really want to run this relay. I've run the Utah Ragnar twice, and it's a totally kick-ass experience. You'll love it. And if you need another team member, I'm game.

    Oh. And I hope you don't mind if I add you to my blog list.

  16. Heather
    Heather on August 10, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    Amen! I want to be unstoppable and positive this week, too.

  19. Jess
    Jess on August 10, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    Great way to start the week, B.o.B.! You're awesome, and I am hoping you have a week FULL of awesome running! Gangster Hills got nuttin on you! 😉

  21. Count of Monte Christo
    Count of Monte Christo on August 10, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    A positive attitude is the first thing you need to get through it all.

    Here's to a positive lookout on life and being unstoppable.

  22. Christine
    Christine on August 10, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    This post is wonderful, POSITIVE, and extremely motivating! Love it!!

  24. Meg Runs
    Meg Runs on August 10, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    This is definitely what I needed for a MONDAY! Thanks so much!

  25. Patrick
    Patrick on August 10, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    You just made my day! It's important to remain positive– I believe in the law of attraction– Thinking positive brings positive results!

  27. Glenn Jones
    Glenn Jones on August 11, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    Touche Beth! I am going through a bit of a down slump as well these days. You know about my training, and my professional life is going through some hitches as well. You're message here is loud and clear. Thank you for keeping it focused and simple this morning!

  29. lindsay
    lindsay on August 12, 2009 at 12:49 am

    this is a great post! now if it will hurry up and work some magic in my legs/mind/heart and kick the slack, non-motivated funk out!! 🙂

  30. unathleticrunner
    unathleticrunner on August 12, 2009 at 1:41 am

    Great post! I needed it! I'm on my way to more positive thinking 🙂 thanks for your words 🙂

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